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Framing the Sanctuary at Immaculate Conception

Framing the Sanctuary at Immaculate Conception

Here’s a picture of our crew framing the sanctuary at the new Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. It includes three layers of architectural arched furring to be wrapped in drywall and trimmed out with vertical grain fir trim and paneling. The sanctuary will host an altar made out of a marble slab and a raised stand to be used for reading the Gospel…. Read More

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Domes

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Domes

Last week was an exciting week for Chad Fisher Construction! The domes and crosses for the new Immaculate Conception Church were lifted by crane and set into place on top of the entry towers. Each dome weighs approximately 1,500 pounds and is made out of fiber glass infused with resin and PET foam (from recycled plastic bottles). Jimmy Diedesch of Janicki Industries designed the domes and… Read More

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Flying Trusses

Flying Trusses

November was a busy month on the Immaculate Conception Church site. The main trusses, which span 60 feet, were hoisted into the air and set in place by an 85 Ton RT Crane. The Immaculate Conception Church is 11,689 square feet with a maximum occupancy of 780 people. The entry towers of the Church stand 47 feet tall and will have prefabricated domes that were… Read More

Discovering a Bit of Local History

Discovering a Bit of Local History

This week a CFC crew uncovered a historical “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” sign on a project in Anacortes. “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” was originally “Evergreen Ice Cream”. The name and ownership changed in the early 1930’s. “Skagit Maid Ice Cream” was manufactured by the Anacortes Ice Company. The Anacortes Ice Company was established in 1906 at the foot of O Avenue on Curtis Dock. The… Read More

Thank you!

Thank you!

A big thank you to all who came out to our Open House! It was a great evening and would not have been so without the generosity of our friends, family, and colleagues who were in attendance. We had an overwhelming turnout and feel completely blessed by the vast support from our community. We are excited to be here and look forward to the opportunity… Read More

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Skagit Friendship House

Skagit Friendship House

The Skagit Friendship House staff checks out the plans on the building site of our new Community Kitchen. We are so pleased by how everything is coming along and can’t wait to open the doors to the public in several months! Thanks to everyone in the community who has supported this effort to feed the hungry. Skagit Friendship House is excited to partner with Chad… Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Playhouse Challenge for Skagit Valley Children’s Museum

Playhouse Challenge for Skagit Valley Children’s Museum

Looking for raffle tickets for one of the 6 playhouses being raffled in the upcoming SICBA Home and Garden Show? Contact us to purchase your $5 raffle tickets today! The funds raised benefits the Skagit Valley Children’s Museum. See the local article about the auction in the March 1st edition of the Skagit Valley Herald online at goskagit.com or see the article below.