Merit Company was established in 1957 by one of Tacoma's most notable civic leaders: The late E.J. "Jimmy" Zarelli. As Merit Company grew to prominence as one of the region's premier commercial contractors, Jimmy passed his belief in attentive service and no-nonsense solutions down to his son Len.
As Len joined his father in the early 1970s, Merit began to diversify into a much wider range of construction projects, including schools and commercial projects.Fife's original landmark restaurant, The Poodle Dog, was one of Merit's first renovation projects and was also owned by our Founder, Jimmy Zarelli and his partner.
As Len joined his father in the early 1970s, Merit began to diversify into a much wider range of construction projects, including schools and commercial projects.Fife's original landmark restaurant, The Poodle Dog, was one of Merit's first renovation projects and was also owned by our Founder, Jimmy Zarelli and his partner.
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Creating an Environment Where Teamwork, Support, And Respect Are Fostered is Our Commitment. At Merit Construction our mission is to build the future of our communities by building strong relationships, creating unparalleled experiences, and delivering an exceptional product. We do this by serving our clients with integrity and purpose and by employing solution-driven, dependable, and dedicated team members.
Our experience with all phases and types of construction guarantees quality and efficiency every step of the way. Professional management controls and careful resource allocation minimize down time, while quality assurance at all levels of the job ensures that workmanship is never compromised.
When Merit Construction Northwest is the prime contractor, our progressive construction management techniques coordinate your building team for maximum results.Our approach to project management guarantees that each mission-critical task is performed with superiority and efficiency.
When Merit Construction Northwest is the prime contractor, our progressive construction management techniques coordinate your building team for maximum results.Our approach to project management guarantees that each mission-critical task is performed with superiority and efficiency.
Safety is personal. We all deserve to work in a safe place and go home to our families every day after work. The "we" refers to all people - our employees, subcontractors, everyone onsite and the public at large. At Merit Construction we know that each person, from the newest crew member to the Principals of the firm, should be equally accountable for safe work practices and creating a safe work place.
We strongly value teamwork, character, integrity, transparency and producing the highest quality product for our clients. At Merit, we build everything on character, creating a work environment where everyone is supported, valued and respected. We are dedicated to building a workplace that rewards and recognizes our employees for their loyal contribution and support them by offering growth and advancement opportunities.
Our Team-Build experience (similar to Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build) allows for the security of a guaranteed completion date and price. Pioneered by Merit in the 1980s, the team build approach is suited to fit your needs. We can manage the entire design and construction process for you through site selection and acquisition to final completion.
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Christine Cody
Dec 16, 2020
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Danielle Welch
Oct 28, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Very professional general contractor with a reputation for both quality and integrity. As a current employee, I can confidently say that each member of our team takes pride in going the extra mile to ensure we can be proud of the final product we hand off to our customers.
Very professional general contractor with a reputation for both quality and integrity. As a current employee, I can confidently say that each member of our team takes pride in going the extra mile to ensure we can be proud of the final product we hand off to our customers.
Haley Masbruch
Jul 25, 2020
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Ashley R.
Jul 06, 2020
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From an employee perspective, I cannot say enough good things about this company. The team is made up of solution-driven, trustworthy employees who are very supportive of one another and dedicated to the work they are doing. I believe our team works well together because of the leadership of the company. The leaders are authentic and show that they genuinely care about people, making everyone feel understood, valued, and respected — from employees, subcontractors, and clients, to those in the community. The commitment everyone brings to teamwork and customer service is unparalleled and unlike
