At Baldwin General Contracting, we pride ourselves on turning ambitious visions into reality. Our latest endeavor, the Nuovo Apartments in Bellevue, Washington, is a shining example of our A-to-Z construction philosophy. With 135 units of workforce housing spread across six stories and a covered parking level, this $36 million project reflects our commitment to quality, efficiency, and collaboration.The podium project was a mixture of concrete and steel with pan deck flooring.
Project Highlights
- Location: Bellevue, Washington
- Scope: 146,000 square feet, 135 workforce housing units
- Structure: Six stories of Type IIB construction over one level of Type IA
- Timeline: July 2023 – February 2025
- Budget: $36 million
- Support: Microsoft Affordable Housing Initiative
From pre construction planning to ongoing project execution, Baldwin has worked diligently to deliver a project that meets and exceeds expectations.
What Sets Baldwin Apart?
As an A-to-Z contractor, we take pride in guiding our clients from inception to completion. For the Nuovo project, this approach has included:
- Preconstruction Excellence: During the preconstruction phase, Baldwin built excitement for the project, thoroughly engaged the subcontractor market, and secured excellent bid coverage. These efforts ensured the best possible pricing and partnerships for this ambitious development.
- Cost Savings: Through strategic subcontract negotiations, our team achieved significant buyout savings, keeping the project on budget while maintaining quality standards.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Challenges and changes are inevitable in any large-scale development, but our transparent and solution-focused approach has kept the Nuovo Apartments on schedule and within budget.
A Partner You Can Trust
Our work on Nuovo has earned high praise from the developer, SRM Development, who reports directly to Microsoft. In a letter of recommendation, Managing Principal Trevor Ashenbrener recommended Baldwin for our professionalism, transparency, and proactive communication:
“Yohn and his team are forthcoming and transparent in sharing information and proactively look for solutions that will maintain budget and schedule. Baldwin General is a respectable contractor that we can trust on future projects.”
This recognition reflects the heart of who we are as a company: a dependable partner that delivers exceptional results.
