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CONSTRUCTION Strong Inaugural

2023

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26 Oregon’s new Treasury building built to withstand the unexpected

29 Emery & Sons superintendent honored with lifetime achievement award

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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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June is our golf tournament. This event brings in 32

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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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can get waterproof and tear proof paper as well as color copies. We can reproduce employee handbooks and job closeout manuals for your convenience.

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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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Salem Contractors Exchange

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.

** E ligible 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.

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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

The project was primarily funded with Utility Funds. A smaller portion of general funds and State Highway funds have been allocated for the Parks and Street Operations components.

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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.

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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

By Kelsey James

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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Dalke Construction worked alongside Gelco, Riverbend & Ashton, Pacific Landscaping, F&W Fencing and Cushion Tennis Courts to complete the project.

“I’d also like to recognize Cushion Tennis Courts for painting the courts and the lines, Riverbend for installing the tennis court asphalt, F & W Fence for the fencing envelope around the tennis court and Gelco Construction for all of the concrete work,” said Fitzpatrick.

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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.

infrastructure projects.

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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.”

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“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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