he and his team build high-end custom homes and multi-use, three story buildings. New construction projects are what Mike is most passionate about. “They are fast paced, and it’s all about scheduling,” he said. With a new Multi-Use project on the horizon, Auderer is brimming with excitement, but, he’s staying mum about it for now. Averaging some two or three awards a year, for a total of 30+ since Olympia Construction opened its doors, Auderer and his team have won in every category. Some of his most outstanding work can be found in remodeled kitchens and bathrooms throughout Thurston County. “New construction is my passion, but I do love the challenge of a remodel job,” he said. “You never
know what you’ll discover when you open up a wall.” Topping the list of projects Mike is most proud of is a $450,000 local whole-house remodel with 1,800 sq. ft. of heated flooring and tile throughout. “It was pretty spectacular; the whole thing was over the top.” he said. “We even put a toilet in the shower.” Auderer and his team had 10 weeks to complete what was essentially a 20week job, but excited by the scheduling process and always up for a challenge, he said what seemed like an impossible timeline simply made the project that much more exiting. “We weren’t able to get them in by Christmas like we wanted,” Auderer said. “But we got them in by New Year’s.” Olympia Construction, Inc., also took home the 2016 REX Award for
“Aging in Place Universal Design,” and Auderer, who served as OMB President last year, won the organization’s “Recruiter of the Year” award, which is given to the member or members who recruit the highest number of OMB members throughout the year. Auderer shared the 2016 award with John Johnson of Johnson Custom Homes LLC.
John Erwin Remodeling Inc. “Mr. Peabody and I will get into the time machine and go back to 1985, at Gig Harbor High School,” John Erwin quipped when asked about his first realization that he was destined for a career in construction. 1985 was the year he graduated, and Erwin’s favorite class was Industrial Arts.
It was pretty spectacular; the whole thing was over the top. – Mike Auderer, Olympia Construction, Inc.
Photos courtesy of Poppi Photography for The Artisans Group 2017/2018 edition
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