Kevin Estes gives Diane Dawson of Advanced Door Systems a Trade Partner award. Photo courtesy of Estes Builders

Kevin Estes presented Trade Partner awards to Tom's Plumbing and Advanced Door Systems in recognition of their attention to quality in all areas of business at the eighth annual Estes Builders Trade and Supplier Construction Conference on Feb. 9.

Awards also were presented to Tracy's Insulation for job site cleanliness; Pro Build for most improved supplier; Sequim Village Glass for most improved trade partner; and Titan Builders and Chuck Starr Construction for "going the extra mile."

Meeting attendees included trades, suppliers and service contractors involved in the building of Estes Builders custom and paired living homes in SunLand North.

Topics discussed included the state of the market, updates from past meetings, safety, the importance of keeping job sites clean, professional attire, job ready conditions, final inspection completion, warranty service and customer satisfaction.

"This annual meeting is a time for all of us to collaborate and align our focus for the year we are just beginning and for us to show appreciation to those who have worked hard by our side all year," said Mike Lyckman, construction superintendent.

Founded in 1989, Estes Builders designs and constructs custom homes throughout the Olympic Peninsula, including Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Port Ludlow.

A North Peninsula Building Association Built Green member since the program began in 2005, Estes Builders is an Energy Star partner.

The company is a two-time recipient of the National Housing Quality Award, ranked second nationally in Homeowner Satisfaction-Excellence in Class and was named America's Best Builder by the publisher of Builder Magazine.

Contact www.estesbuilders.com or 683-8756.