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Stearns' Design/Build Methods and Fast-Track Scheduling was a Sure Bet for Red Wind Casino.

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Design/build steel contractor R.F. Stearns is pleased to announce the recent completion of the 85,000 square foot Red Wind Casino for the Nisqually Tribe in Olympia, Washington.

Stearns' unique design/build system and participation starting with the design development

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Design/build steel contractor R.F. Stearns is pleased to announce the recent completion of the 85,000 square foot Red Wind Casino for the Nisqually Tribe in Olympia, Washington.

Stearns' unique design/build system

and participation starting with the design development stages of the project enabled them to develop a cost-effective structural design, and ensure that the fast-track project was completed on time and on budget. Acknowledging Stearns' contributions, Greg Evans, Project Manager for General Contractor Aecon stated, "By taking full advantage of Stearns design/build and accelerated scheduling capabilities, we were able to deliver the project well within the Tribe's requested timetable."

Steve Miller, President of R.F. Stearns, explained, "Our early design involvement enabled us to provide the Nisqually Tribe with cost saving advantages and an accelerated scheduling process, which permitted the casino to open on time and within budget."

About Stearns

R.F. Stearns is recognized as a pioneer of the design/build process for steel construction, and with over twenty years of experience, remains an industry-leading expert. Stearns professional teams of engineers, designers, detailers and project managers provide comprehensive accountability for every facet of steel construction, including conceptual design, estimating, structural detailing, fabrication and steel erection.

In addition to providing complete Division 5 services for steel construction, Stearns is the exclusive provider of innovative lightweight, long-span SmartBeam(R) technology throughout the Western United States.

To learn more about R.F. Stearns' design/build capabilities or SmartBeam(R) applications, we invite you to call us at our West Linn, OR headquarters, 503-723-5959, or visit our website at www.rfstearns.com

stages of the project enabled them to develop a cost-effective structural design, and ensure that the fast-track project was completed on time and on budget. Acknowledging Stearns' contributions, Greg Evans, Project Manager for General Contractor Aecon stated, "By taking full advantage of Stearns design/build and accelerated scheduling capabilities, we were able to deliver the project well within the Tribe's requested timetable."

Steve Miller, President of R.F. Stearns, explained, "Our early design involvement enabled us to provide the Nisqually Tribe with cost saving advantages and an accelerated scheduling process, which permitted the casino to open on time and within budget."

About Stearns

R.F. Stearns is recognized as a pioneer of the design/build process for steel construction, and with over twenty years of experience, remains an industry-leading expert. Stearns professional teams of engineers, designers, detailers and project managers provide comprehensive accountability for every facet of steel construction, including conceptual design, estimating, structural detailing, fabrication and steel erection.

In addition to providing complete Division 5 services for steel construction, Stearns is the exclusive provider of innovative lightweight, long-span SmartBeam(R) technology throughout the Western United States.

To learn more about R.F. Stearns' design/build capabilities or SmartBeam(R) applications, we invite you to call us at our West Linn, OR headquarters, 503-723-5959, or visit our website at www.rfstearns.com

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