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A message from the president
Julie Davis Welcome to the first edition of Construction Strong
the construction industry. In addition, it gives the
magazine. We ended 2022 with 47 new members
exhibitors a chance to talk to the students and answer
thanks to our marketing team with innovative ideas
their question, and for the students to meet what could
and opportunities to look forward to. One of those
be future employers.
ideas came to life last September with our first annual Cornhole Tournament, which welcomed 32 teams of people in the industry. It was such a hit that planning began immediately for this year’s tournament. We are gearing up for our awards banquet in Lincoln City on April 22. This year’s theme is the Battle Royale 70s versus 80s. It will be a night filled with new people, new friends and seeing people we have not seen in a while in a room full of smiles and laughter. This is always a night to remember with deserving projects and trades up for awards. The SCE also supports the Construction Career Day every year. It will be in the Jackman Long building in Salem on April 25. This year’s event will mark the 20th year with 600 students attending from all over Oregon. There are representatives from all trades in the industry. Each trade signs up to be an exhibitor for
teams as well as many sponsors and hole sponsors. It is a wonderful day full of golf, food, winners and prizes. I would also like to introduce the SCE 2023 board of directors: our outgoing president, Joe Davis, board members Dan Loscar, Robert Miller, Jason Schaap, Travis Squires (marketing chair), Juli Foscoli (secretary), Chad Emmert (treasurer), Adam Jenkins (vice-president) and myself (president). We are all grateful for another year with an amazing board. None of this would be possible without three amazing women who keep the SCE going and go out of their way to help the members and find creative ways to bring in new members. Thank you to our executive director Kay Evans, Lori Cooley (accounts/HR/addenda/PH) and Kristi Schurter (our copies and print gal).
one of three areas set up for the students. There is an
All of us from the SCE thank all our members for their
informational area, a hands-on area and the popular
support and look forward to helping you and working
heavy equipment area, where students are given
with you this year!
the opportunity to operate the equipment. Students can meet and talk to companies, trade workers and recruiters. Students are also given the chance to gain knowledge they can potentially use in a career within
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A message from the director
Kay Evans What an amazing few years it has been for the
There is much to be said for hope. I see the number
construction industry. There have been high prices,
of projects out there and see work for the companies
supply chain issues and a lack of work force, but
bidding. I hope as the year progresses that each
projects are still out there and ready to be bid. Here at
company will find the work needed to sustain them and
the Plan Center, we have posted a record number of
their employees.
projects; not only current ones, but also projects for architects and engineers, which means there will be a new wave of projects in another six months.
I have always been a glass half full kind of person; my joy comes from working and serving those that are members of our organization. If there are needs that
What I am reading and hearing is that the recession is
need to be met within our organization, please let me
here. The banks are not as free with lending, interest
know.
rates are high and residential is slowing down. This, too, shall pass; we have lived through recessions before, and we can do it again. Companies are preparing for the worst. The prediction is it will hit the end of 2023, then on to an election year in 2024, where things usually
Thank you for all you do to support Salem Contractors Exchange. Without our members we would not exist.
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About Salem Contractors Exchange Salem Contractors Exchange is a member-owned full-service plan center. The projects we publish are from all over Oregon and southwest
Each year we hold four events: our membership meeting in January, awards banquet in April, golf tournament in June and a BBQ/
cornhole tournament in September. These are great events to get to know other contractors and have a good time.
Washington. We get projects from federal, state and local agencies as well as architects, engineers and general contractors. As a plan center, we upload these projects to our website and keep track of addendum, plan holders lists and bid results. The SCE prints large format prints and vinyl banners. Contractors
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• Fast and efficient service • Screen your job site in any color for privacy
also sponsors a health insurance association, which is marketed as CBX. It helps our members get more affordable quotes for their health insurance needs. Classes are held in the spring and fall and range from first aid and CPR to plan reading, investing and marketing… there is something for everybody. This year, we are planning on updating our website for easier access and a simpler format. After it’s been launched, we are hoping to have contractors sign up for events, pay online and put folders in the plans and specification area for easier viewing and downloading.
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History of the Salem Contractors Exchange Early in 1949, a group of
that no liquor would be served and
10 years of planning, property was
subcontractors decided to put an
no women would be invited to the
purchased and a new building was
Exchange together. At the time,
banquet. The purpose of the banquet
constructed under the leadership of Al
some contractors obtained plans
was to bring greater unity among the
Jensen, Dick Rudie, Mac Stuart, Dale
from architects, while others were
group and opportunities to meet key
Peterson, Dave Lantz, Dale Pence,
finding it impossible to get any plans.
people in the industry. Beginning in
Wayne Warren, Pat Valentino, John
Using the Portland Exchange as an
1956, architects presented awards of
Riches, Les Purcell, Don Wiles, Orville
example, the group organized the
Outstanding Craftsmen of the Year
Parkin, Dan Voigt, Roger Cummings
Salem Contractors Exchange. The
for Concealed and Exposed Work
and Robert Miller. Phyllis Shaw,
first meeting was held August 25,
to contractors who performed the
who had been the office manager
1949 with about 30 people present.
highest quality of craftsmanship.
of the Exchange since 1965, helped
The first officers were president, Don
Some of the first architects to
design the building, while plans were
Patton; treasurer, Louis Neuman;
participate in the program were Lyle
drawn up by Carl Williams of Payne,
and secretary, Stan Hammer, with
Bartholomew, William Williams, Jim
Settecase, Smith and Partners. John
board members C.A. Lantz, Charles
Payne, Don Richardson, Ben Cave,
Riches of Riches Electric provided
Shaw, Charles Norton, Bill Lewis, Emil
Larry Hite and Warren Carkin.
the electrical work and Wes Gladow of
Otjen, Fred Snider, Gordon Carl, Roy Harlan, Vern Salter and W.B. Stone. Membership dues were set at $3.00 per month for non-local members and $4.00 per month for local members. It was decided early on that general contractors be associated to promote “better unity in the industry.” The first banquet committee met February 1950. Tickets would cost $3.50 and it was decided unanimously
The first Exchange building was established at 335 Bush St. SE where Aureta Smith was hired as the secretary. In 1954, the Exchange was moved to Broadway and Hood Street in the Capital Press Building. In the early 1960s, the Exchange
Salem Heating designed the heating and ventilating system. Labor and materials were donated through the joint effort of members of the Exchange. The new building was erected in record time, being free and clear of debt within a few years.
moved to 565 Hood St. SE with the
In 2010, SCE launched its Employee
help of Batterman Construction
Welfare Benefit for qualified
and others who donated labor and
construction industry employers to
time. It wasn’t until 1975, that after
participate.
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What the Salem Constractors Exchange
provides its members The Salem Contractors Exchange is a membership supported plan center governed by a Board of Directors. Any firm credibly and practically engaged as a commercial building contractor in any trade connected with the business of building or manufacturing, supplying building material or any firm serving the building industry is eligible for membership. The function of the plan center is to provide a space where general contractors, subcontractors and construction
• Weekly newsletter, which includes plans in the Exchange, plans coming, plan holders lists, bid results and building permits for City of Salem and Marion Co. • Specification and blueprint copies • Complimentary notary public services • Archiving services • Advertising in newsletters and membership roster
industry suppliers can view commercial construction plans. A weekly newsletter is published for members advertising the projects free of charge to the issuing agency.
• After hours access code to the Exchange
The Exchange offers three membership levels to interested and qualified firms which includes varying degrees of access, benefits and value.
• Conference room available for member use
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDED:
• Access to plans for public and private commercial projects throughout Oregon and SW Washington
• Affinity programs • Continuing education and safety classes
• Discount card lock fuel program • Access to the SCE Employee Welfare Benefit Plan, which offers group health benefits and services to full members who qualify to participate *
Want to hear what our members think about us? Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser:
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* Eligible groups must meet the Plan’s definition of a Qualified Construction Industry Employer to participate. If your company is 1) licensed as a State Authorized Contractor, 2) identifies as being within the Standard Industrial Classification (“SIC”) System range of 1500 -1799 and 3) an approved “Full Member” in good standing with the Association, then you may qualify. Association members not meeting the Plan’s definition are not eligible to participate. Please contact us for more details.
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Our membership doesn’t cost – it pays The SCE (Salem Contractors Exchange) is comprised of general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers serving the construction industry. Any company associated in commercial construction is eligible for membership. Applications must be completed through forms provided by the Exchange.
Full Member Level 1 - Limited Online Access ($490/year + $100 Initiation Fee) * • Level 1 Full Members have full voting privileges in the Association. Benefits also allows members access to the Plan Center and its web content, which includes descriptions of all projects in the Plan Center and the ability to view and download table of contents, plan holder lists and addenda. Level 1 members will not be able to view and download plans and specs. Level 1 Members are eligible to participate in the SCE Employee Welfare Benefit Plan provided it meets the Plan’s definition of a Qualified Construction Industry Employer. **
Full Member Level 2 - Full Online Access ($800/year + $100 Initiation Fee) * •L evel 2 Full Members have full voting privileges in the Association. In addition to Level 1 privileges, Level 2 Members
will have the ability to view and download plans and specs online, at no additional cost. Level 2 Members are eligible to participate in the SCE Employee Welfare Benefit Plan provided it meets the Plan’s definition of a Qualified Construction Industry Employer. **
Associate Member ($300/yr + $50 Initiation Fee) * •A ssociate Members are firms who do not make bids on construction or materials and interested solely in information
provided by the Association. As an Associate Member, you will receive a weekly newsletter and have the ability to advertise in the newsletter and on our website. Membership does not allow access to detailed projects online or at the Exchange, voting privileges or eligibility to participate in the SCE Employee Welfare Benefit Plan. * Initiation fee is a one-time fee, as long as members do not let their membership expire.
* Initiation fee is a one-time fee, as long as members do not let their membership expire.
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On April 22, 2023, Salem Contractors Exchange held its annual awards banquet at Chinook Winds Casino and Resort in Lincoln City.
Awards were presented in 12 scopes of work. Nominations were filled out in February and judged by a panel of five judges.
Annual awards banquet honors excellence in construction On April 22, 2023, Salem Contractors Exchange held its annual awards banquet at Chinook Winds Casino and Resort in Lincoln City. Over 150 members showed up, the theme was 70s versus 80s and there were some great costumes. Scott Erickson and Scott Jackson were the emcees for the event. There were raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw to earn money for both the Salem Contractors Exchange scholarship fund and the National Association of Women in Construction scholarship fund. Over $1600 was raised. A special thanks to our many raffle prize contributors. Awards were presented in 12 scopes of work. Nominations were filled out in February and judged by a panel of five judges. And the winners are… Division 01 General Contractor $2-5 Million: Joe Bartholomew Hallman Elementary School - Andy Medcalf Construction Division 01 General Contractor $5 Million Plus: Sydney Sanchez Oregon State Treasury Resiliency Building - Pence Construction Division 07 Thermal Protection: Quin Amouak - YMCA - Salem Heating and Sheet Metal Division 08 Opening: The Crew - Oregon State Treasury Resiliency Building - South Town Glass 16
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Division 22 Plumbing: Jake Stumbough - WOU Steam Line Replacement - HR Mechanical Services Division 23 HVAC: Dan Bumanlag - Open Dental Building D - Salem Heating and Sheet Metal
Division 32 Striping: The B & T Striping Team - Gaffin Road Transportation Center - B & T Striping Division 32 Civil Work: Andy Fitzpatrick - Woodmansee Park Improvements - Dalke Construction
Division 26 Electrical: Scotty Hansen - Walker Middle School - Safety Electric
Division 33 Utilities: Arin Atiyeh - Cooper Mountain Reservoir #2 - Emery & Sons Construction
Division 31 Earthwork: Dan Loscar - Jackson’s Food Stores Superior Excavation
People’s Choice Award: Leonard Brubaker - Chick-fil-A - Rich Duncan Construction
There were three lifetime achievement awards handed out, which goes to individuals that have made a difference in the construction field in their chosen occupation. Steve McGill from Emery & Sons Construction, who has been a key employee for 49 years, Susan Wood, who helped to initiate Willamette Valley Construction Career Days 20 years ago, and Scott Erickson, who has had a key role in implementing Pervious Concrete throughout the nation.
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The City of Salem’s new $39 million Public Works operations building is scheduled to open in October.
New City of Salem Public Works building expected to open this fall By Kelsey James The City of Salem’s new $39 million
be operational following a Cascadia
inspiration from the history and
Public Works operations building is
Subduction Zone earthquake event,
context of our projects.”
scheduled to open in October.
which will allow Public Works staff to
Grading and site prep for the project began in January 2022 after it was
and other unplanned events.”
For the Public Works building, Hacker Architect’s goal was to capture the moment where public
decided the existing office building—a
The City of Salem hired Portland-
works operations and the outdoors
converted warehouse from the
based architecture and design studio
meet through materials crafted in
1950s—was too expensive to renovate
Hacker Architects to help lead the
any further. It also wasn’t the right
project. The company’s mission
height above the floodplain, needed
is to create modern, meaningful
a new roof and wouldn’t hold up in the
and timeless environments where
event of an earthquake.
occupants can thrive, said Hacker
“The City began to plan for the project about four years ago as the
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respond to potential natural disasters
Architects senior project architect Daniel Childs.
ways that express their connection to nature. Three gabled buildings emulate the industrial context and are offset to create welcoming plazas lined with native plantings and stormwater planters. A central shared gathering space unites the form and builds community
first step in a long-term plan for
“We believe that design is best when
amongst diverse departments of
redevelopment of the City Shops
approached from every scale and
field and office workers while also
Complex to replace aging facilities,”
when it emerges from a rigorous
providing choice in ways to work and
said Public Works operation services
creative process,” Childs added.
collaborate. A mass timber structure
manager, Mark Becktel. “The building
“We are known for a deep sensitivity
is exposed throughout the building
has been designed to withstand and
to place and people, and we draw
and set against a simple palette of
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At 50,000 square feet and two-storeys high, the space will provide a central headquarters for multiple city offices while also serving as a response center for public emergencies.
steely tones, the pattern of untreated hot rolled steel, exposed aggregate concrete and seating that harkens to
The new building has an abundance of
building a beautiful, yet durable
a leather work glove.
natural light and ample collaboration
feel,” Becktel said. “The exterior of
spaces for employees. The central
the building also utilizes a deep blue
lobby has high bay space. Clearstory
metal siding that changes color as the
lights are above the second-floor
daylight changes and includes wood
offices, which has a bright, low energy
accents made from restored Oregon
use office space. This allows the
juniper. Several new original art
teams in the building to be visually
pieces have also been commissioned,
connected to the field crews and
including a large bronze sculpture and
other outbuildings surrounding the
large-scale original wallpaper to be
The new Public Works building is
site.
used throughout the public spaces.”
located at 1457 23rd St. on the current
The building is designed to achieve
Hacker Architecture worked
LEED Silver Equivalency with a focus
alongside Portland-based general
often referred to as the Shops. At
on a high-performance envelope
contractor Howard S. Wright to
50,000 square feet and two-storeys
and material transparency, which
complete the project while many of
high, the space will provide a central
means Hacker Architects tracks and
the subcontractors are from Salem,
headquarters for multiple city offices
reports the source and supply chain
including Cherry City Electric, Salem
while also serving as a response
of the materials in the building with a
Wood and Salem Heating and Sheet
center for public emergencies. Two
goal to source more regionally from
Metal.
hundred fifty people will have offices
reputable vendors. The building is
in the building, which will house
also designed to have all electrical
utility operations, street operations,
heating to provide a transition away
environmental services, utility billing,
from fossil fuel energy and includes a
parks operations, engineering and
significant solar panel array that ties
some administrative staff. There will
into a neighborhood microgrid that
“Focusing on resiliency and functionality, material durability, climate and human health are prioritized in the design, striving to create an atmosphere that will foster community among diverse departments and staff,” said Childs.
Public Works Operations Complex,
be another 150 lockers for employees that work in the field. “The building is designed to be open and accommodating, functional and modest,” said Becktel. “The new building will allow multiple Public Works Divisions to work side by side improving collaboration and efficiency. It will also have an inviting customer service lobby with adjoining reservable meeting space for the community.”
will provide the building with a more stable power supply in case of a larger grid outage.
“The City is using a Progressive Design-Build contracting method where the general contractor and architect propose as a single team for the project,” said Becktel. “The Design-Build team of Howard S. Wright Construction and Hacker Architects was chosen for the project based on their innovative approach
Becktel’s favorite features include
to the project, past successful
the mass timber structure, which is
collaborations and their ability to
visible throughout the interior of the
meet the project budget.”
building. The structure is sourced from Oregon timber with beams and columns fabricated in Riddle and mass plywood floor and roof panels fabricated in Mill City. “These design elements give the
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National Association of Women in Construction Salem Chapter celebrates 50th anniversary The Salem Chapter of the
In the past five years, the main
to these efforts, the chapter has
National Association of Women in
projects the Salem Chapter
been holding an annual Construction
Construction (NAWIC) is a diverse
has worked on have included
Career Day event for high school
group of professional women in
construction of homeless shelters
juniors and seniors since 2003. It
construction working at various
and affordable housing, fundraising
levels within the industry who
for the local food bank, as well as
draws more than 600 students from
help keep each other informed,
educational events to promote the
connected and involved. Our
construction trades. Since 2017,
members include business owners,
we have volunteered with Habitat
office managers, subcontractors,
for Humanity providing special
tradeswomen, administrators, sales
efforts during their Women Build
reps, lawyers, surveyors, insurance
events. In 2018, we spearheaded the
and bonding agents and project
construction and remodel of Taylor’s
managers. NAWIC’s primary goal is to
House, the only shelter in Salem for
in the construction program and do
strengthen and amplify the success
homeless teens, in collaboration with
fundraising to provide scholarships
of women in the construction
the United Way. In 2019, we brought
for college students seeking a career
industry. The Salem Chapter does
back to Salem the construction
in design or construction.
this by inviting educational speakers
event, a yearly project where teams
to our meetings, hosting job walks,
construct structures made from
mentoring student members,
canned and boxed foods where all
attending educational conferences,
the food and funds raised during the
collaborating with our neighboring
event go to support the Marion-Polk
NAWIC chapters and by being
Foodshare. In 2020, we organized
involved in community projects
efforts to build sheds for victims
community to come show their
through partnerships with charitable
of the Santiam Canyon wildfires
support and celebrate with us on our
organizations in the Central
with support from many generous
anniversary on June 23rd, 2023 at
Willamette Valley.
donors and volunteers. In addition
The Oregon Garden Resort.
around the state each year and gives them a chance to see what a job in the industry is really like with hands-on experiences using tools and equipment. We also volunteer regularly at the local technical academy (CTEC) mentoring students
This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chapter’s charter. NAWIC Salem has accomplished many great things in the past 50 years, and we invite anyone in the
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Emery & Sons’ recent partnership with Oregon State University focused on roughly two acres of space in the oldest part of the campus, garnering a budget of $4,831,351. Construction started on the project in August 2021 and was completed in March 2023.
Oregon State University campus receives upgrades By Kelsey James Emery and Sons Construction Group has completed work
focused on roughly two acres of space in the oldest
on the first phase of a multi-phase project improving the
part of the campus, garnering a budget of $4,831,351.
accessibility and overall use of Oregon State University’s
Construction started on the project in August 2021 and
campus.
was completed in March 2023.
The first part of the project focused on the areas
The project has several unique elements, including an
surrounding Gladys Valley, Pharmacy and Furman Hall while
underground utility tunnel that houses Oregon State
adding ADA access to each of the three buildings and some
University’s steam line, which services the building heat
interior electrical work to bring them up to code, said Emery and Sons senior project manager Brian Vinson. The university, located in Corvallis, has partnered with Emery and Sons on other projects throughout the years, including the Marine Studies Initiative Building in Newport and the Weatherford Place Roadway Improvement Project. The company’s recent partnership with the university 22 Salem Contractors Exchange
needs throughout campus. Due to the location of the tunnel top and the grades necessary to keep the plaza ADA compliant, it had to be removed and reconstructed. “This was a major electrical feed to multiple buildings, including the Kerr Administrative building, therefore this line could not be shut down,” Vinson said. “To remedy this safety hazard, the line was relocated in a new conduit during a scheduled shutdown on the weekend.”
The completed renovation also features a concrete amphitheatre where professors can hold classes outside, as well as two outdoor spaces specifically designed for people on the autism spectrum so they have orderly, safe and defined areas where they can interact with the environment. “We’ve been told that the students and staff are very pleased with the new improvements, as the previous space was not well lit and not very inviting to users,” Vinson said. “This project now provides an area between Pharmacy and Furman for many different uses, including events, gatherings and the ability to have class outside. It also created ADA routes and entrances to the three buildings that were not previously there.” Emery and Sons worked alongside Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architecture & Planning, Devco Engineering Inc., EC Electric, Rexius Retail and Yard Debris Recycling, J&S Masonry Inc. and Knife River to complete the project. Emery and Sons also won a Salem Contractors Exchange
The project has several unique elements, including an underground utility tunnel that houses Oregon State University’s steam line, which services the building heat needs throughout campus.
Award for its work on the Cooper Mountain Reservoir No. 2 in the City of Beaverton in Washington County, which was completed in February 2023 and had an estimated cost of $19,716,135. The project included the construction of a new 5.5 MG prestressed concrete reservoir, pump station, aquifer storage and recovery well facilities, an off-site water main and associated piping and site improvements. The project adds additional water storage and needed water pressure
a 1,450 square foot CMU booster pump station and a 3,750 square foot CMU ASR building with its own on-site sewer septic system. Emery and Sons’ work on the project included demolition, excavation/fill/grading, site water and vale installation, stormwater management, ASR well construction, asphalt paving and final landscaping and restoration.
for future developments at higher elevations. Notable
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Salem-based Dalke Construction completes work on Woodmansee Park improvements project Woodmansee Park, located at 4629 Sunnyside Rd. in Salem, is a popular outdoor space that receives thousands of visitors annually.
park’s existing tennis court and the construction of two new tennis courts with four integrated pickle ball courts and a new multi-use sports field. “I found the project advertised in the Salem Contractors Exchange,” Fitzpatrick said. “We have worked with the City of Salem on several projects over the years, but this was our first tennis court. We have done other recreational related construction projects, including baseball fields and playgrounds.” Aside from Fitzpatrick, Justin
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Thompson, Greg Mikkelson, Chris Pett, Sam Bailon, Daniel Bobo
Dalke Construction has won a Salem
and compliment us on our progress.
and Peter Provist worked on the
Contractors Exchange Award for
Seeing and hearing that positive
project. The project also focused
its work on the Woodmansee Park
feedback from the community is
on improvements to the park’s
improvements project.
really what it’s all about.”
accessibility, including over 2,000
“It feels great to be recognized but,
Woodmansee Park, located at
more importantly, I really enjoy
4629 Sunnyside Rd. in Salem, is a
projects like this because they are so
popular outdoor space that receives
In total, there are four pickle ball
great for the community,” said Dalke
thousands of visitors annually. The
courts, two tennis courts, a new
Construction project manager, Andy
portion of the park that was part
picnic shelter, a multi-use athletic
Fitzpatrick. “It was enjoyable having
of the project consisted of about
field and all new underground
all the people come by the project
3.5 acres. The main improvements
infrastructure to responsibly manage
site and tell the guys how excited
Dalke Construction made to the
storm water. Additional parking was
they are about the pickle ball courts
space included demolition of the
also created.
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feet of ADA accessible pedestrian path.
Improvements to the park included adding four pickle ball courts, two tennis courts, a new picnic shelter, a multi-use athletic field and all new underground infrastructure to responsibly manage storm water. Additional parking was also created.
“It provides great access for people who want to enjoy the park,” Dalke said, adding the team did encounter some challenges through the project. “We found a collection of massive boulders during the excavation of the tennis courts. Remnant rocks from the Missoula floods. Some of the boulders had diameters more than six to eight feet and weighed between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds. The rocks had to be excavated and broken up on site to be hauled off.” Construction on the project, which was budgeted at $1.1 million, began in June 2022 and was completed in
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Oregon’s new Treasury building built to withstand the unexpected By Kelsey James
The Oregon State Treasury Resiliency Building, which was completed in March 2022, boasts 35,805 square feet of space over two levels.
Pence Construction has won a Salem
for access to resources in the event
Contractors Exchange Award for its
of a widespread disaster and met
work on the Oregon State Treasury
resilience factors, such as the ground
Resiliency Building, which was
having a low level of liquefaction,
completed in March 2022 and boasts
said Oregon State Treasury
35,805 square feet of space over two
communications director Amy Bates.
levels.
“The work we do at Treasury is
The site is located at 867 Hawthorne
critical to state operations,” Bates
Ave. SE in Salem. This property
added. “The goal is that Oregon
was selected because it was a
State Treasury is able to meet the
reasonable distance to the State
state’s financial needs in the event
Capitol Building, had easy access
of an emergency and function with
to I5 and Hwy 22 for customers and
sustainability in mind during regular
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operations as well.” The building is the only U.S. Resiliency Council (USRC) rated structure in Oregon and is designed to withstand a 9.0 Cascadia subduction zone earthquake and myriad of other natural disasters – from wind and ice storms to fires and civil unrest. It is also International Living Institute (IFLI) Certified and has a United States Resiliency Council Platinum Rating. “Oregon State Treasury knew that we
The building is the only U.S. Resiliency Council (USRC) rated structure in Oregon and is designed to withstand a 9.0 Cascadia subduction zone earthquake and myriad of other natural disasters – from wind and ice storms to fires and civil unrest.
ensure essential government services continue after a disaster. The site is equipped with robust features all positioned above the 100-year floodplain. These include a seismic base isolation system, several energy storage systems, an were outgrowing the space we had on the Capitol Mall,” Bates said. “We also knew that, in the event of a seismic event or another major disaster that threatens power or communications
emergency backup well and an onsite wastewater storage tank. It has extensive non-structural engineering components, such as bracing/ anchorage of MEP systems and other
what we call no-fail work,” said Bates. “To ensure that we continue to meet the state’s financial needs following a major catastrophe, Treasury moved its Salem headquarters to a resilient, 9.0 magnitude earthquake rated building that will be ready for immediate occupancy and use. The Treasury Resiliency Building was designed not only to withstand a major seismic event, but also to function with sustainability in mind,
infrastructure, it will be critical that
seismically certified installations.
during regular operations and in the
the Treasury has a central location
The facility is also vandal-resistant
event of an emergency.”
with the capabilities to support
glass for enhanced safety and
the state’s financial operations.
security in the case of civil distress.
Treasury’s resiliency strategy is
“Oregon State Treasury manages
through its emergency generator,
essential state business operations
corresponding microgrid, building
for state agencies and local
envelope, solar photovoltaic system
governments across Oregon, the
and BESS. Its exterior features
The site works in an “off-the-grid”
distribution of FEMA funds, as
a cladding attachment system
fashion to protect occupants,
well as processing state employee
comprised of fiberglass thermal
provide a 24-7 safe space and
paychecks and PERS payments – it is
spacing clips designed to reduce
based on being able to adapt to any configuration of centralized work or telework.”
The Treasury Resiliency Building achieves LEED Gold-equivalent
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The site works in an “off-the-grid” fashion to protect occupants, provide a 24-7 safe space and ensure essential government services continue after a disaster.
The Treasury Resiliency Building achieves LEED Gold-equivalent through its emergency generator, corresponding microgrid, building envelope, solar photovoltaic system and BESS.
thermal bridging and enhance energy
another alternate power supply. The
Oregon,” said Pence Construction
efficiency. Some of the world’s
emergency generator and microgrid
director of employee and client
leading seismic professionals helped
act are capable of sustaining power
experience, Shannon Parker.
craft Oregon’s seismic building
for at least four days independent of a
codes, and the angular position of
utility grid connection.
the site corresponds to the sun’s
“We are excited to see this project
pays rent. The initial term is 19 years
trajectory through the sky, exposing
nominated and thrilled to have Pence’s
and 11 months with eight options
the solar panels lining the roof to the
hometown Exchange acknowledge
to extend for 10 years each. Under
maximum amount of sunlight. The
the hard work of so many partners
Oregon state law, a 20-year lease is
energy gathered by the PV system
who brought this innovative, resilient
treated as debt and must follow all
feeds into the BESS to provide
structure to life for the future of
debt issuance requirements.
The building was built to suit by the developer and Oregon State Treasury
Pence Construction worked alongside GBD Architects, Pence/Kelly Concrete, LLC., Northside Electric, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Oregon
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Emery & Sons superintendent honored with lifetime achievement award Throughout his career, McGill has worked on many projects for Emery and Sons through his role as superintendent, including the Powell Butte Underground Reservoir, crossing rivers with water and sewer lines and building roads.
By Kelsey James Steve McGill of Emery & Sons
Union and he wanted to follow in his
Under the leadership of Dan Vannoy,
Construction Group has won a Salem
footsteps.
Emery & Sons now employs over
Contractors Exchange Award based on lifetime achievement.
In 1967, Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC was founded in Stayton,
“I’m not much for recognition simply
O.R. by Dale Emery and his two
because it takes a team to get things
sons as a local concrete specialist.
done correctly, not just one person,”
Over time, the company branched
McGill, who has been with the company for 49 years, said.
out into other larger markets from subdivisions to small underground
200 workers and is considered one of the Pacific Northwest’s leaders in heavy civil construction. The company performs work on large and small diameter gravity and pressure piping systems, water and sewer pump stations, water reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants,
McGill was born in Salem and
projects. Eventually, Emery & Sons
residential subdivisions, commercial
graduated from Cascade High School
was completing larger private and
projects, bridge projects, roadway
in 1973. He ended up pursuing a
public infrastructure improvement
projects, projects involving in-water
career in construction because
projects throughout the Pacific
work, park projects and other major
his father was in the 701 Operators
Northwest.
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will take us about three days longer.’” McGill is currently working on a large job for the City of Lebanon. Its duration is two years and includes deep sewer trunk main, storm drain, water systems and new city streets. “What sets Emery apart from the competition is our meticulous planning, organization and creativeness that goes into every project,” McGill said. “Our project managers and superintendents strategize with our clients to improve constructability, maximize value and develop precise phasing plans to efficiently perform the work and limit disruption to the public. In addition to our office staff, we have a highly qualified and professional field staff that have been with the company for 10, 20, 30 and even 49 years. This vast amount of experience helps to set our work quality apart from the rest.” Building infrastructure – including water, sanitary sewer and storm In 1967, Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC was founded in Stayton, O.R. by Dale Emery and his two sons as a local concrete specialist. Over time, the company branched out into other larger markets from subdivisions to small underground projects. Eventually, Emery & Sons was completing larger private and public infrastructure improvement projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
drains – is important to all communities, McGill added. With nearly five decades in the industry, McGill’s advice to young people starting out in construction is to stick
McGill joined Emery & Sons a year
Throughout his career, McGill
with the company that has character
after graduating high school. He was
has worked on many projects for
at the helm.
the company’s seventh employee.
Emery and Sons through his role
“I’ve worked for the same company
as superintendent, including the
for 49 years and I wouldn’t change
Powell Butte Underground Reservoir,
anything,” McGill said. “Emery & Sons
crossing rivers with water and sewer
has always been fair and supplied
lines and building roads.
me with work to do so I could provide for my family. Really, that’s why we work, isn’t it? Find a company with character and that cares about its employees like Emery & Sons does and stay with it.” 30 Salem Contractors Exchange
“I don’t recall any setbacks, but I do remember some jobs that were
“Work hard and smart and the promotions and money will come to you,” he said. “Don’t jump companies every time someone waves a dollar at you. Loyalty is a big part of character. I have never asked for a raise or promotion from Emery & Sons.”
pretty tough,” he said. “Dale Emery
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always told us, ‘The difficult we can
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