Project name: C-TRAN Maintenance Building

Location: Vancouver, Washington

Completion: January 2024

Size: 14,500 square feet

Cost: $11 million

Owner/Developer: C-TRAN

Owner’s Representative: The Wehana Group

Architect: Ankrom Moisan

Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan

Engineers: Miller Consulting Engineers, Glumac, Shaprio Didway

General Contractor: Tapani Inc.

Submitting Company: Ankrom Moisan

Other Associates/Key Consultants: The Wehana Group

Subcontractors: Able Fence, Alcal Specialty Contracting, Ambrose Glass, Architectural Specialties, Arctic Sheet Metal, Axiom Roofing Oregon, Benz Air Engineering, Bryker Enterprises, Castle Masonry & Restoration, Davis Door Service, Empire Painting, Farwest Steel Reinforcing, Freres Engineered Wood, Galifco Oregon, GB Manchester, Glenco Creations, Graymills, Hydro-Tech Fire Protection, Insulpro Projects, Interior Technology, Larusso Concrete, Mass Tank, MC Interiors, Mill Plain Electric, MJS Contracting, Mt. Hood Steel and Wood, North Star Industries, Northwest Lift & Equipment, NW Flooring Solutions, Nwestco, Oregon Door Consultants, Peak Environment, Piper Mechanical, Polished 3, Rixir Systems, Sawtooth Caulking, Spray On Foam & Coatings, Standard TV & Appliance, Valley Shades, Western Wood Structures, WH Cress

C-TRAN has completed a multi-phase campus expansion featuring a new maintenance facility designed to accommodate the agency’s diverse fleet while prioritizing employee well-being.

What began as a request for “a small barn for buses” evolved into a comprehensive facility after a needs assessment revealed greater requirements. The project prioritized immediate needs first: expanded parking followed by the maintenance facility. The project began with the demolition of the existing administration building and temporary operators trailer to construct an expanded parking system. Throughout construction, the site remained fully operational, a critical requirement for the public transportation provider.

The site’s new layout is devoted to safety, movement and security. The flow of buses and the different needs of end-users were centered throughout the multi-step process.

The maintenance building, a one-story industrial concrete tilt-up structure, can service up to six transportation vehicles. Following site diagrams of how buses enter the facility and identifying what they need before being sent back on the road again, the project team reviewed the various site users and made room for every type of transportation vehicle – from trucks and vans to special types of buses, including short and articulated. The facility features specialized machinery for different maintenance levels. Buses enter the facility to fuel up, undergo exterior washing to remove grime and excess fuel, and park in designated areas for fare collection before returning to service.

Unlike typical maintenance buildings that often feel enclosed and rely heavily on harsh fluorescent lighting, C-TRAN’s facility incorporates glass apertures and windows to maximize natural light. Even with its doors closed, it is a great space to work, utilizing natural resources like light to feel spacious and open. This design choice aims to enhance employee well-being while working indoors.

The Wehana Group, a tribal-owned owner’s representative, played a critical role as an intermediary between designers, owners and the project contractor.

The campus expansion includes parking areas for employees, buses, visitors and an upcoming park-and-ride facility.

All safety precautions and programs implemented during construction met or exceeded industry standards.

“By integrating sustainable design, innovative layout solutions and durable materials, the facility ensures long-term operational success,” said Mariah Kiersey, Ankrom Moisan senior principal and Office/Retail/Community Studio co-leader, in the project submission form. “This project demonstrates how thoughtful design can elevate essential infrastructure.”

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