Western Specialty Contractors finishes Seattle garage repairs ahead of FIFA deadline

Western Specialty Contractors completed concrete, façade and waterproofing repairs at Cobb Garage in Seattle for Unico Properties, finishing the job on time and within budget. The work was compressed by a FIFA-related moratorium, forcing the team to secure permits fast and coordinate closely with artwork installers.

Why it matters: - The project restored a prominent parking structure at 315 Union Street in Seattle and protected the façade against future water intrusion. - The job had to be finished before a FIFA moratorium, making schedule control and permitting speed central to the outcome. - The work also supported an art installation on the building, tying structural repair to a public-facing property upgrade.

What happened: - Western Specialty Contractors’ Seattle branch completed concrete repair, façade restoration and waterproofing work at Cobb Garage. - Western served as prime contractor for Unico Properties. - Western partnered with consultant Evolution Architecture on the project. - The project ran from March 2026 through June 2026. - Western finished the work on time and within budget, with Unico Properties satisfied with the result.

The details: - Crews completed concrete and crack repairs. - Workers removed and replaced sealants. - The façade was cleaned and coated with silicone. - Metal grates were cleaned and painted with Sherwin-Williams DTM coating. - Crews installed anchors and rails for artwork. - The project included work across approximately 120 feet of façade. - Western used a special template to keep the anchors and rails consistent and level. - The installation stayed within a variance of 1/4 inch across the full span. - The team obtained a permit in two weeks with help from the property manager and the City of Seattle. - Western hung three stages across the wall to keep work moving while coordinating with artwork installers.

Between the lines: - The project showed how commercial repairs can become logistics-heavy when public deadlines, tenant-facing improvements and specialty installations overlap. - The permit timeline suggests close coordination with city officials was as important as the field work itself. - The tight tolerance on the artwork hardware indicates the crew had to combine structural precision with aesthetic consistency. - Ryan Dalton, Western Specialty Contractors project manager, said the team stayed focused on solutions while expediting the permit, working through material delays and coordinating access with artwork installers.

What's next: - The completed work is now part of the finished building package celebrated at a large unveiling event. - Western foreman Sean Mosley attended the unveiling on the company’s behalf. - The repaired façade and waterproofing should reduce near-term maintenance pressure on the structure.

The bottom line: - Western Specialty Contractors delivered a technically detailed Seattle garage restoration under a hard deadline, with the schedule and coordination challenges as notable as the repair work itself.