Baker Boyer Bank is nearing completion of a $4 million renovation project to its historic downtown tower. The project has included new full building, state of the art, mechanical and electrical systems, remodeled 7th floor office suites and extensively remodeled main bank branch.
The tower section, constructed in 1910, and the lower addition, construction in 1950, accommodate the corporate offices and the original downtown main branch.
The downtown branch remodel is the final step in Baker Boyer's seven year commitment to renovation of all five of the Walla Walla Valley branches, as well as the downtown executive offices. Opp & Seibold is honored to have been the general contractor for all off these projects.
We have added a brand new 60 ton grove hydraulic crane!
This crane replaces the 1974 30 ton P&H crane that we have been running for the past 20 years. The new crane will not only expand our ability to lift heavier loads, but also reach higher. Maximum boom length is 174 feet. The base operating rate for the new crane is $200/hour, 3 hour minimum. Call 525-1373 for more information. Our expert crane operators, Dan McCracken and Jeff Miller, will be happy to assist.
Former Project Manager Dan Reid, promoted to G.M.
Longtime employee Dan Reid, who has served as project manager and estimator, has been promoted to general manager. Dan, a native Walla Wallan, returned to the area 17 years ago from Seattle for work at Opp & Seibold. He has overseen numerous projects for the company which include the Milton Freewater Library, six separate Blue Mountain Action Council apartment projects, the remodel of Lyman Hall at Whitman College and the remodel of Valley Residential Services office. Steady growth of the company over the past few years has prompted the change. Reid’s focus will be on the overall company structure & performance.
Brian Sewell takes Project Manager Position
Filling Reid’s former position is Brian Sewell, a 1988 graduate of Walla Walla University who has owned his own construction company and been involved in numerous high profile projects. Most recently he worked in Seattle for the Hammas Company, overseeing multimillion dollar medical master facility studies and as an owner’s representative for hospital renovations. Sewell formerly owned DKS Construction. During that time, he managed the restoration of the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center and construction of what is now Basel Cellars. He also worked for Apollo Inc. and was project manager for the construction of the Enology & Viticulture Center at Walla Walla Community College.
Opp & Seibold General Construction, Inc. completes WWCC projects - Construction has wrapped up on the new $2.3 million dollar WWCC Center for Water Studies and the final phase of the newly remodeled $7.2 million dollar Basic Skills and Computer Lab Addition.
The 10,000 square foot Center for Water Studies was completed ahead of schedule, and put to use starting fall quarter 2007. Located between Titus
and Mill Creeks, to the East of the main campus, the facility is designed to encourage creative management of natural resources and riparian environments.
State agencies and other regional organizations are collocated in the building with WWCC’s Water Studies program, creating an environment where students and the community can learn together in a unique environment.
The Basic Skills & Computer Lab Addition project is composed of remodeling and new construction in six phases, with the final phase of the project completed ahead of schedule in September of 2007. The project included remodeling the north offices and basement as well as construction of a new west addition and an overhaul of the mechanical systems and fire sprinklers.
Both projects are considerable additions to the WWCC infrastructure and are key elements to their mission of providing the best possible facilities for their students.
Project Superintendent, Howard Daniel and crew are working on the final phases of the $2 million renovation to the Walla Walla County Health Annex. The project started in May of 2007 and is scheduled for a February 2008 completion. The newly renovated building will house the Walla Walla County Commissioner’s offices and is located across from the County Courthouse on Main Street. Opp & Seibold General Construction, Inc. completely overhauled the old building leaving nothing except for the masonry shell and roof structure. Structural upgrades were made to the old un-reinforced masonry and the interior is being re-built from the ground up.
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