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We are honored to celebrate Vice President John Schuh’s recent 30th anniversary with the company by sharing a look back at his career and his words of wisdom. John has served as Vice President since 2014 leading our company’s operations. He will tell you he is “boring and conservative,” but we beg to differ. John has a zest for life, is an inspirational leader, and we’re thankful he dedicated his career to AldrichVKP. Read about John on our blog: https://www.aldrich-vkp.com/news/vice-president-john-schuh-all-in-for-30-years



Photo credit CB Bell, Supported by Communication Resources Northwest

Project Administrator Kim Freeze is strengthening the health of her community (and her own) one dog walk at a time!

We love everything about this story from 94.5 KATS FM 94.5 and the Yakima Humane Society: https://katsfm.com/yakima-humane-society-walking-buddies/

Yakima Dog Walks Bring Joy to People and Pets Need a mood boost, Yakima? Take a shelter dog for a walk and brighten BOTH your days!

During , AldrichVKP is proud to highlight Superintendent Chris Stearns and his safety approach. For Chris, safety is more than a daily safety checklist and toolbox talks. He takes a people-focused and relational approach where genuine respect, clear communication, and real connection are key to delivering a positive and accident-free project experience for everyone involved.

Chris has led construction of some of our most notable and critically challenging acute care projects. Award-winning projects including Harborview Medical Center’s Hybrid Biplane OR, which won a national Design-Build Institute of America Award in 2020, and the St. Joseph Medical Center Level III NICU was recognized for excellence in safety in 2021 with an AGC Build Washington Award. He also recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary with AldrichVKP!

A strong example of and how relationships support project safety, Chris shared a story from the St. Joseph Medical Center NICU project. “This one was an emotional challenge because we were working around babies who were born premature. So small, they were weighed in grams, not pounds, and the families we met were stressed, to say the least.”

The project team met every morning with the nursing staff and doctors to communicate daily and upcoming construction activities. This was especially important when preparing for disruptive work like concrete core drilling and floor grinding. “At the second meeting, they showed us these tiny earmuffs for the little ones; they were about the size of a silver dollar.” It put into perspective for Chris and the team the delicate nature of working adjacent to the smallest of acute care patients. “We truly built trust, friendships, and become part of their care team. We treated them as our biggest partner and ally.”

Thank you Chris, and all AldrichVKP team members, for being on safety on every project, every day!

Read about Chris's journey with AldrichVKP: https://www.aldrich-vkp.com/news/superintendent-chris-stearns-celebrated-10-years-building-trust-valuable-friendships-along-the-way

AldrichVKP Construction Company is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager to work out of our Central Washington office in Yakima. To find out more and apply contact us through our website aldrich-vkp.com.

https://www.aldrich-vkp.com/careers/senior-project-manager

Administrative Professionals Day is the perfect opportunity to honor our administrators Kelley Osterholtz, Kim Freeze, Ann Warner Smith, and Carol Cone. We know how hard they work to support our teams and we recognize their contributions to AldrichVKP’s success, every day, on every project.

Designed to meet the stringent standards of life sciences intertwined with healthcare environments, AldrichVKP transformed a former primary care facility into a full-service IVF center, delivering highly specialized Embryology, Andrology, and HSG labs.

From precision-controlled lab HVAC to medical gas, cryogenic tank storage, and emergency power for diagnostic, surgical, and lab equipment, every system is built to support sensitive clinical procedures, laboratory, and diagnostics services.

Are you a clear communicator? Are you a leader who understands the power of collaboration and the value of building relationships? Are you passionate about leading construction teams and mentoring the next generation? Are you all-in, prepared, and a creative problem-solver? If you answered yes, we want you to join the A+ Team!

AldrichVKP Construction Company is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager to work out of our Central Washington office in Yakima. To find out more and apply contact us through our website: https://www.aldrich-vkp.com/careers/senior-project-manager

Celebrating 🐾 April 11, 2026

As Superintendent Andrew Murphy officially retired on April 3, 2026, he wrapped up his career on a meaningful note—completing BluePearl Pet Hospital in Portland, Oregon. A dedicated builder and lifelong dog lover, Andrew’s passion for animals makes completing this project especially gratifying. Now, he’s trading job sites for more quality time with his two beloved pups Stella and Roxie—a well-earned next chapter filled with wagging tails and well-deserved rest.

Photo credits: Alex Tetz and Andrew Murphy

We’re celebrating two incredible careers at AldrichVKP. Longtime Superintendents Andrew Murphy and Dave Wymer retired on April 3, 2026, after 21 and 17 years with the firm.

Between them, they have completed more than 135 projects totaling $157.5M in work. From new construction and highly technical buildouts to complex occupied renovations, Andrew and Dave consistently delivered exceptional results for clients like Northwest Kidney Centers, Seattle Children’s Hospital, UW Medicine, and BluePearl Pet Hospitals.

They’ve been trusted leaders on some of our most challenging healthcare projects—bringing deep expertise, steady leadership, and a commitment to quality that has shaped our team and our reputation.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything they’ve contributed over the years. They’ll be greatly missed by our team, clients, and partners. Please join us in congratulating Andrew and Dave on their retirements and wishing them all the best in the next chapter—a well-earned and relaxing retirement.

Do you have experience in construction accounting? WE'RE HIRING! AldrichVKP is seeking a full-time Payroll and Payables Accountant to work out of our Bothell, WA office. Find out more and submit your application at https://www.aldrich-vkp.com/careers