Watterson Construction has performed as Construction Manager and General Contractor on multiple projects for Fred Meyer since 1993, including new retail stores, additions and renovations. Most additions and renovations were performed during normal store hours without compromising the safety of customers.

Building components for new Fred Meyer retail stores typically consist of structural exterior masonry walls, interior steel columns, bar joists, and steel deck. Interior finishes include extensive refrigeration to accommodate the sale of groceries, as well as construction of special accommodations for the sale of hardware, sporting goods, clothing, jewelry, and other specialty items. Fred Meyer retail stores are approximately 195,000sf.

Projects for Fred Meyer often consist of shell work, sitework, parking, outdoor retail and storage areas, pharmacies, self-service checkout stands and food courts.