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Swinerton Builders completed a new operations and maintenance facility at Blue Lake Regional Park, delivering a 15,800-square-foot complex that combines a ground-up mass timber office building with a renovated historic maintenance structure.
Oregon Metro, the regional government that oversees the park, partnered with Swinerton as construction manager and general contractor on the project at 21224 N.E. Blue Lake Road. FFA Architecture and Interiors served as the project architect.
The centerpiece of the development is a 4,800-square-foot mass timber office building designed to house park operations staff. The structure includes a public lobby, staff offices, conference rooms, break areas and locker rooms. Mass timber was selected as a renewable, low-carbon material intended to reduce the building鈥檚 environmental footprint while creating a warm environment for staff and visitors.
The project also included a complete renovation of an 8,400-square-foot maintenance building originally constructed in 1962, converting it into a dedicated facility for maintenance, repair and equipment storage. Work included full interior demolition, seismic structural upgrades, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, a new roof and enhanced security. The renovated building now houses a wood shop, welding shop and vehicle maintenance facility. A 2,600-square-foot parking canopy also was refurbished.
鈥淭he open and inviting Park Office emphasizes our connection to nature through expression of materials and natural light,鈥� said Brent Shelby, Metro senior capital projects manager, in the Top Projects submission form. 鈥淎nd the adjacent Maintenance Building got a new lease on life with structural and sustainability improvements 鈥� like EV fleet vehicle parking 鈥� and a new, efficient floorplan.鈥�
The facility was designed to pursue Core Green Building Certification from the International Living Future Institute. Construction required phased approvals coordinated between the City of Fairview and the City of Gresham, which handled inspections on Fairview鈥檚 behalf. That coordination allowed early occupancy of the renovated maintenance building while keeping park operations running throughout construction. A two-phase approach also addressed long lead times for critical electrical switchgear.
The project established a 20 percent utilization target for COBID-certified minority-, women- and small-owned businesses. Workforce diversity goals included designated work hours for women, people of color and apprentices across the trades.
Daily stretch-and-flex safety meetings were held throughout construction to reinforce safe work practices. The team also leveraged technology and best practices for hazard assessment, incident investigation and ongoing training.