Learn how DES upgraded the historic Temple of Justice to be more energy-efficient and provide staff and visitors a more comfortable experience.

In a post-pandemic age where about 70% of state workers in Thurston County telework at least once a week, DES is working to meet Gov. Jay Inslee's goal to reduce office space by at least 30% for leases in privately-owned buildings expiring in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The goal is 20% for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Learn how DES helped the city increase its plant capacity, also making it cleaner and safer for the community and environment.

Learn how DES helped the Washington State Department of Commerce lease a net-zero office space for its Spokane-based business operations.

The Department of Natural Resourced turned to DES to find a space to better accommodate hardworking firefighters.

A civil contractor from Harrah, Wash., turned to the federal surplus program to acquire equipment for her business.

Where a bare concrete pad used to sit, a blooming garden now flourishes—attracting both pollinators and visitors.

When employees began working from home, government agencies had to adjust how they sent and received mail. DES' Consolidated Mail Services adjusted with them to keep the business of government working smoothly.

The Washington National Guard used DES' contracting and project management services to get a 39,000-square-foot readiness center constructed for national guardsmen training.

In need of a generator to power large-scale water filtration projects, JJH Earthworks turned to DES and the federal surplus program available to veterans who own small businesses.

Two dozen sculptures that once graced Never Never Land at Point Defiance Park were rescued from storage and delivered to their biggest fans.