AHBL, Inc.

09/01/2026

If you've noticed several school projects showing up on our feed lately, you've already gotten a preview of what's coming.

Over the past few weeks, we've shared milestones from projects like Renton High School, Lowell Elementary School, Alki Elementary School, and Leota Middle School Phase I, highlighting the educational environments that help students learn, grow, and thrive.

Now we're excited to officially kick off Back-to-School Month at AHBL.

Throughout September, we'll be celebrating the schools, educators, students, and communities we serve through:

• Educational project spotlights from schools across the region
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Maritime|253 Skills Center and the upcoming A4LE tour
• Workforce development and internship stories
• A new The Things You Never Notice series exploring the infrastructure people rarely notice but rely on every day
• Thought leadership on educational environments
• Community impact through a Tacoma Public Schools donation drive benefiting Franklin Elementary School

We're especially proud to partner with Tacoma Public Schools to support Franklin Elementary. After meeting with school leadership, we learned that many of the school's greatest needs extend beyond traditional school supplies and include items like headphones, clothing, hygiene products, food pantry supplies, and other essentials that help students arrive ready to learn.

Education is about more than buildings. It's about creating opportunities, supporting students, and strengthening communities.

We're looking forward to sharing those stories with you throughout September.

08/31/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting for the new Alki Elementary School. AHBL’s civil engineers supported the replacement school and modernization of the existing gymnasium, providing grading, storm drainage improvements, and enhancements to the outdoor play area located on Seattle Parks Department property. We are grateful to have been part of this transformative project and extend our thanks to Mahlum for the partnership that brought this community investment to fruition.

As students and educators prepare for the new school year, we’re also gearing up for something special. Throughout September, we'll be highlighting educational projects, sharing thought leadership, and running a donation drive for one of our local elementary schools. Stay tuned!

08/27/2026

AHBL recently toured the new Lowell Elementary School, one of the final walkthroughs before students and staff make the space their own. We were proud to support the project with land use planning, civil engineering, and structural engineering services.

The school features exposed mass timber framing through use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam beams, creating warm and inviting spaces that support learning and connection to the greater outdoors. Nestled in Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood, the school’s interior and exterior spaces compliment the surrounding landscape and community. We can’t wait to see students and staff bring this incredible new space to life.

It's always a pleasure to partner with BCRA and Korsmo Construction on K-12 projects that create inspiring learning environments for our communities. We're excited to celebrate this milestone further by joining the first day of school festivities on September 9 and welcoming students to their new school.

08/26/2026

Supporting the communities we serve is at the heart of what we do. Our Spokane team recently volunteered with Integrus and the Spokane Public Library helping install accessible community gardens by building raised planter beds that will provide a welcoming space for residents to grow, learn, and connect.

08/24/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the SAME Golf Tournament!

As a sponsor, we were excited to spend the day connecting with fellow attendees, sharing conversations on and off the course, and enjoying some friendly competition. Events like these are a great reminder of the strong relationships that make our industry and community so special.

Thank you to SAME Mount Tacoma post for hosting such a successful event and to all the participants who made the day memorable. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

08/11/2026

Eight years in the making, Frontier Park's new horse arena cover is officially open!

Last Friday, community members gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of this exciting new amenity, which will provide year-round opportunities for park visitors, 4-H members, and equestrians.

AHBL was proud to partner with Shive-Hattery this 24,000 SF covered arena. Our structural engineers helped establish the design requirements for the pre-engineered metal canopy, while our civil engineering team designed the site improvements needed to bring the project to life, including drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management systems that support the long-term functionality and sustainability of the facility.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this long-awaited community investment a reality!

08/07/2026

Food Frenzy 2026 was an absolute success at AHBL! From volunteering with Food Lifeline to pancake breakfasts and hot dog lunches, our team came together to raise $11,336.00 in support of Food Lifeline's mission to provide meals for children and families throughout the summer months when school is out of session.

We're incredibly proud of everyone at AHBL who contributed their time, energy, and creativity to organize these events and make them such a success. We'd also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community members and teaming partners outside of AHBL who donated raffle prizes.

08/05/2026

Armin Jahr Elementary School is one step closer to welcoming students, with roofing nearly complete on the new building. AHBL is contributing land use planning, civil engineering, and surveying expertise to the project, including SEPA review, Conditional Use Permitting, storm drainage design, and boundary surveying and mapping services.

RAISE THE ROOF! (Our new building is almost fully covered)

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day!
We're proud to support the next generation of professionals through meaningful project experience, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Thank you to our interns for their hard work, enthusiasm, and contributions to AHBL. We're excited to be part of your journey.

07/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at GFT’s annual golf tournament! We had a great time connecting with fellow golfers and community partners. Beautiful weather, great company, and the opportunity to support an incredible organization like Jill's House made it a truly memorable event.