Linn-Benton Community College - Chinook Hall
The remodel of this building and site allowed LBCC to expand and improve services to students in the Corvallis area and was a complete renovation and remodel of an existing building with full site rework. Construction involved a major renovation to an existing concrete structure, formerly a United Rentals warehouse. Gerding completely demoed the interior, strengthened structural cracks and imperfections, added support columns reinforced with Fiber Resin Polymer (FRP), and cut in window and opening spaces per design.
The interior framing assembly was comprised of metal stud and concrete with metal decking for second floor assembly. The 10,806 sf first floor included a classroom with movable partition to divide, along with storage and conference space, an open/commons area, science storage and classroom, mechanical, elevator and toilets. The 10,209 sf second floor included classrooms, space open to the first story, elevator, toilets, office and study space, storage areas (including janitorial) and an IT closet.
World Mark Resort is an 80-unit condominium resort located on the beautiful Oregon Coast in Gleneden Beach. This 65,000-sf project included six buildings: managers residence, laundry & maintenance facility, recreation building, one 16-unit building, and two 32-unit buildings connected by the check-in lobby and commons area. The resort also added tennis and sports courts, two pools and two spas. The project involved extensive site work and construction materials included wood frame, composition tile roofing, vinyl and wood siding, and vinyl windows.
(Cafeteria, Rim Village, Housing and Lodge) Gerding contracted with the U.S. National Park Service to do a series of historic renovations, spanning 16 years. Work included the partial rehabilitation of Crater Lake Lodge, demolition and reconstruction/seismic work of four historic buildings, partial demolition and rehabilitation of the historic Superintendent’s Residence and the Naturalist’s Residence, and Cafeteria building rehabilitation. Additional work involved construction of 3 new buildings for the dormitory (two for housing and one for maintenance). The LEED Silver Cafeteria portion involved the removal of sections of one large building to create two separate buildings, as well as constructing an underground tunnel between the two. The parking lot was also relocated from the edge of the crater to a more environmentally friendly location. With an average of 43 feet snowfall per year, and the extensive scope of work, many of the projects required work to be completed over several seasons.
This publicly funded, multi-family residential construction project consisted of 25 duplex and triplex units ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms each, along with a community center. The structures were two story, wood frame, wood and hardboard siding with vinyl windows and composite roofing. Numerous green building measures were incorporated into the project including certified materials, low VOC emitting products, high-efficiency equipment and recycling practices. The project included extensive site work and landscaping as well as public improvements to the frontage street.
Located in a forested setting along the Columbia Gorge, this publicly funded, 2-story, multi-family residential construction project consisted of 8 units, including 2-bedroom flats and townhomes. The project included site prep, installation of on-site septic system, parking, a manager’s office, and landscaping. Amenities included a community garden and basketball half court. The project integrated green building and sustainable design elements.
This project was a design-build expansion to an existing church facility, adding 19,000 sf and renovating an additional 3,000 sf. The expansion area included a new large sanctuary, children’s classroom wing, and kitchen, as well as additional parking. New site infrastructure for firewater and potable water were also installed. Although the new facility was connected to the narthex of the existing church, construction was staged so the existing facility was fully functional for all services and day-care use.
Located just moments from the beach in Newport, Oregon, this 24-unit condominium project consisted of three separate structures, each with three stories and an elevator for easy access. The building structure was slab-on-grade and wood framed with large multi-story steel moment frames.
Because of the ocean front location and the harsh seasonal weather, extreme measures were taken to prevent water intrusion. The exterior finishes utilized cultured stone, cedar shingles, hardi-lap, and board & batten siding, and the stairs and railings were all aluminum, with stainless steel flashing. The roof was comprised of single ply membrane at the flat roofs and architectural composition shingles at the sloped roofs. The interior finishes were upgraded, resulting in one of the most elegant Ocean Front Condominium projects on the Oregon Coast.
Gerding Builders was selected to construct a new 20,000-sf medical office building for Samaritan Health Services in the growing community of North Albany. This single story, wood framed structure with brick veneer was designed to house the Heartsprings Wellness Center, Neuropsychology, and Sleep Center facilities. The HVAC system within the building was a VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) system. This type of highly efficient system allowed for a decrease in the amount of equipment on the roof as this technology simultaneously cools and heats from the same system.
Located in desirable north Corvallis, the TimberHill Meadows Apartment complex offers residents the ideal location with quick access to OSU, Hwy 99 and other key community employers such as the local hospital. This 136,000-sf apartment project consisted of 135 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units. The two- and three-story wood frame, slab on grade construction was challenging due to the topography of hilly north Corvallis. In addition, it was on an aggressive accelerated schedule. Phase one needed to be turned over to the owner in a six-month time-frame to be ready for leasing 45 days prior to the start of school, which was accomplished.
The Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center was designed to serve as the dedicated place for cultural exploration, education, and research for the Grand Ronde Tribe and for the broader community of area residents, and visitors. Construction involved the renovation of a middle school into a museum, creating a space for an archival collection storage and processing area, an archaeological lab, and an artifact quarantine room. A reception area and gift shop showcasing local indigenous artisan craftworks was also included.
Founded in 1861 and one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Oregon, this project offered 27,000 sf of new construction for the St. Mary’s community. The project utilized a wood frame/timber structure with high vaulted ceilings and extensive finish carpentry throughout. The facility included a sanctuary, offices, and classrooms.
Gerding Builders was contracted to construct the 20,000-sf affordable living apartment complex in Grand Ronde, Oregon, which consisted of 20 new apartments configured in five 4-unit buildings. The project consisted of all associated site and utility work and five carport structures and followed Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards (ESDS). Gerding maintained TERO compliance and worked with the NAHASDA to ensure the tribes derived the greatest benefit for their finished project.
With only 6 hospice houses in the state of Oregon, the Evergreen Hospice House was a much-needed facility in Linn County. This 14,400-sf wood framed building project included 12 inpatient rooms with associated facilities and had Type 1 occupancy status. The project was sited on a greenfield site, adjacent to wetlands, creating a beautiful setting for patients. Substantial donor funding and contractor donations were a key part to making this project a success.
Gerding was brought on to provide seismic retrofits to the existing rural fire station and to construct an annex to address the growing needs of the fire station. The final size of the facility was 23,120 sf. As an essential facility, it was critical that it remain 100% operational during construction without impact to response times. Gerding was invited back for additional phases of work which included remodel and expansion to their current facility, improving living quarters (including the kitchen), adding a community museum, enhancing MEP systems and equipment bay areas. We worked with the architect to determine the most cost-effective way to seismically stabilize the existing hose tower, ultimately deciding to reinforce the CMU blocks rebar and shotcrete. Major work was done to the roof. The final phase included the addition of an annex, which relocated the 3 dormitories into the new space, accommodating 8 dormitories for the growing station.
Conveniently located in the heart of Vancouver, this Veteran’s housing project was a 45,000 sf, 3 story facility, with 50 units total. The property included 36 one-bedroom apartments and 14 studios, 5 listed as ADA. The construction was wood frame with some constructional steel, slab on grade, and hardi-panel siding with PVC membrane roofing and a sprinkler system installed throughout. Construction included significant parking lot elements; per their requirements, the site was a completely self-contained storm water infiltration system. The Freedoms Path project finished LEED Gold. Once complete, this site was equipped to offer valuable social services for the Veteran’s including computer lab for residents, rehabilitation offices, Café, job search services, and a beautiful common area.
Housed in the Highland Medical Center, a facility originally constructed by Gerding, this 10,000-sf tenant improvement allowed Heartspring Wellness Center to offer integrative health services to the Willamette Valley. An interior renovation was completed throughout with wood flooring, acoustical ceilings, carpet and paint and the second floor provided additional offices for staff. The center included a kitchen for staff, education classrooms, exercise rooms, and exam rooms as well as office space for acupuncture, massage therapy, and client meetings.
In need of a new maintenance facility, the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation contracted Gerding builders to construct two new buildings for shared use, located near Crescent City in the Redwoods. This 28,091-sf project involved two buildings: a 17,688-sf maintenance facility (with mezzanine) and a 10,403-sf pole barn for additional equipment and other storage needs. The maintenance facility consisted of housing for new vehicle service equipment, wood shops, a sign and welding shop, as well as administrative offices. Building included purchase and installation of a bridge crane, vehicle exhaust systems, high pressure washing systems, dust collection system, paint spray booth and various shop equipment items. Several energy conservation and environmentally sensitive measures were incorporated in the construction, and this project received LEED Silver Certification.
This facility for the Pendleton Parks & Recreation, was a 128,000 sf multi-use facility. The new construction included 3 swim features: A zero depth leisure pool, a 50- meter lap pool, (both with ADA access) and a dive well with 3 dive boards and one drop slide. The center also included outdoor shelters with gas grills and tables as well as other amenities such as locker rooms, outdoor lockers for day use, full concession stand and seating with tables throughout.
This building consisted of two pre-engineered steel structures connected to provide a sanctuary, office and classroom space. The office and classroom building consisted of a wood framed second floor for additional classroom space. The scope of the project included new site utilities, parking and landscaping.
This project for the Grand Ronde Tribal Council was a 1,440 SF addition to make space for a new Quint truck. The construction for this project took place while occupied and required close coordination with the fire chief for safety and to ensure no interruption to essential services. It was a 24’x 60’ wood framed construction type III apparatus bay, on a high impact concrete slab with thickened edged footings, including Hardi siding for the exterior envelope and comp roofing. HVAC, vehicle exhaust system, plumbing, electrical and fire suppression/monitoring systems where all integrated into the existing systems. Site work consisted of new asphalt drive lanes at each end of the bay.
Located in downtown Corvallis, just a few minutes’ walk from Oregon State University, the 7th Street Station Apartments are a premier housing choice for students. This 112,000-sf project consisted of 82 total units, with a combination of studio, 2-, 4- and 5-bedroom units, utilizing a combination of both apartments and townhouse style units for the larger 4- and 5-bedroom units. The site also included a Club House and Community Room, playground, and pool. The apartments were fully sprinkled and had areas of HVAC. The site was on a reclaimed railroad yard and mill site, requiring massive excavation and up to 14’ of fill dirt to level the site. The proximity required additional safety planning and close coordination with the Railroad. All of 7th Street was improved from a gravel road to a wider paved city road, including sidewalks and trees. To maximize revenue opportunities for the owner, the construction schedule was accelerated to make units available for early occupancy.
Perched on top of a hill overlooking NW Corvallis, Dr. Sparks Dental clinic offers clients a beautiful office setting to receive care. This freestanding 3,650 sf dental clinic contained 7 dental operatories, with room to expand to an 8th in the future. Gerding Builders partnered with the dental equipment supplier to integrate all the necessary conduit runs, vacuum, waste and water lines. Full size equipment templates were constructed to ensure all clearances were being met and to help give the Owner a better idea of the working clearances that they would have – this process proved invaluable in minimizing changes.
This project involved new construction of an 11,174-sf fire station for the Glide Rural Fire Protection District. Having outgrown their old facility, they needed an updated facility to house their equipment, firefighters and administrators. The building was wood frame on concrete slab single story construction with 8 apparatus bays plus an office, training and living area. Phasing was key, as the fire station needed to remain operational 24/7.
The Dallas Aquatic Center was a 14,000 SF enclosed structure, built using block masonry. The project had several unique construction features, including an exposed ceiling made of solid tongue and groove fire planking with the main roof supports consisting of extra-long clear span steel trusses. A state-of-the-art computer system was installed, allowing for cleaning and chemical balancing of the pools. The finished center included a regulation size lap pool with a water slide, a multi-use/play pool with a water slide, and a wading pool.
Benton County envisioned a new use for the historic Plunkett family barn, originally constructed in the 1930s from lumber milled on site. The historic feel and openness of the original barn were retained, and low impact construction focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling wherever possible. Much of the original barn framework and planks were reused, and barn floors and interior stalls were salvaged for reuse as railings, display partitions, and benches. The renovated Education Center offers a classroom, caterer’s area, and a large assembly room.
Having operated without a formal synagogue for over 40 years, this new 6,943 sf worship center for the Beit Am Jewish community was a welcome site. Located on 5 acres, less than one mile from the Oregon State University campus, this new center will allow the Beit Am Jewish community to serve not only OSU students, but also others in their community who live all throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. A project 10 years in the making, an extensive pre-construction effort was put forth to help develop early budgets for fundraising, along with scope definition.
This project involved construction of a new 10,800 sf pre-engineered metal building housing a shop and storage building for the William Finley National Wildlife Refuge. The project included engineering for the foundation and metal building, new site, utilities, complete septic system, overhead doors, cantilevered jib crane, portable welding fume collector, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
Situated next to the Albany General Hospital, the Samaritan Elm Street Clinic was a conversion from a vacant healthcare office to a medical office building for a new orthopedic surgery practice. For this project, an existing 10,270 sf building was demolished down to building structure. New structural and seismic upgrades were added, along with new roof and exterior envelope (structural steel, metal stud framing, brick and cement board veneer). This project included a new elevator and complete build out of the interior, and all new finishes, walls and medical equipment were installed throughout. The project team worked on an accelerated, shift-based schedule to meet the project deadline.
This Center for Corvallis Parks & Recreation is a multi-use facility aimed at providing aquatic activities for the people of Corvallis and beyond. The project included an indoor Olympic sized 50 Meter pool, indoor therapy pool, outdoor lap pool, as well as the “Otter Beach” outdoor leisure pool and kids’ activity area. The outdoor area pool area holds a total of 81,000 gallons of water and features a 22-foot high, 158-foot-long water slide. The indoor facility included two large meeting rooms, snack bar and lounge area, front lobby station, dressing rooms, and lifeguard station.
Located in sunny Casa Grande, Arizona, Caliche Senior Living is a retirement community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. This project consisted of a three story, 83 unit assisted living facility and a single story 33-bed memory care unit (22 units). The main building included an adult day-care area with outdoor courtyards, a commercial kitchen, cafe, dining areas, and residential laundry facilities. The property also included recreational facilities and common areas, including mail, library, theater, exercise room, craft and activity rooms, a beauty salon/barbershop, and billiards room.
This 2,380-sf remodel involved interior demolition to structural studs, and completely new interior layout and finishes. Utilizing a design-build approach, Gerding worked to ensure the exterior façade improvements matched the OSCU branding.
Situated on 58 acres of secluded wetlands and natural habitat, and with a view of Mary’s Peak in the distance, the Philomath Scout Lodge is a community treasure. The Lodge was built on a slab on grade with a combination of structural steel, wood studs, and metal studs. The project utilized many green practices throughout construction, including elements such as natural ventilation rather than air conditioning, and locally grown and milled cedar trim (both interior and exterior).
Phase 1 of the the Seavey Meadows Multi-Family Housing Project consisted of 8 buildings, with 24 low-income 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units and a large resident hall with demonstration kitchen. Included on site were trash/recycle structures, gardening area, and secure playground. This site required wetland mitigation and site protection and included all site-work for utilities, sidewalks, roadways and road-front improvements to the neighborhood. During excavation, Mastodon fossils were uncovered. Gerding worked with officials to uncover and preserve the find to protect the site for future archaeological exploration.
Phase 3 of the Seavey Meadows consisted of an additional 13 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units for low-income residents in Benton County. This site required wetland mitigation and site protection and included all site-work for utilities, sidewalks, roadways and road-front improvements to the neighborhood.
The Seavey Meadows project attained Energy Star, Earth Advantage Silver certifications and the Golden Hammer Award.
Nestled between Hwy 99 and Hwy 20, this busy orthopedic practice is a staple in the Corvallis community. This project involved the addition of a state-of-the-art surgery center at the Beaver Sports Medicine clinic. It included a 17,800-sf remodel with a masonry exterior and wood frame interior. The addition allowed for a new surgery room, clean room, waiting room, short stay recovery area with nurses’ desk, and front reception desk. Gerding worked to integrate all the owner furnished equipment and assisted the facility with licensing with the Oregon Department of Health and CMS Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
The Jefferson SD bond projects involved construction and renovations to several buildings within the same campus, including existing improvements, MEP upgrades, additions, and general modernizations, along with seismic renovations. The Jefferson Elementary School addition was a free-standing addition connected to the existing elementary school. Careful coordination was required with school staff to ensure student safety, as construction was completed while school was in session. It consisted of a new gymnasium and a covered play structure covering a full-sized basketball court extending off the building. In addition to the gymnasium, the project included six new classrooms.
1,250 sf of vacant tenant space was converted into a new drive through for the Lincoln City branch of the OSCU. All work was completed on a design-build contract.
Extensive renovations were needed to convert this 41,000 SF public building to a new City Library. The interior was completely redesigned, structural elements were upgraded, and the roof structure was modified to provide a higher ceiling. Walls and finishes were all new with extensive woodwork.
Installation of owner-furnished equipment was coordinated, including a new book-sorting system. The exterior was also refinished with the construction of new entries and landscaping.
The CARDV Advocacy Center was a single story 3,036 sf community advocacy center with conference room, kitchen, counseling offices, training room and lobby. This center was built in conjunction with the Willamette Neighborhood Housing District to provide adjacent housing for survivors of domestic violence.
Located in the heart of downtown Corvallis overlooking the Willamette River, The Jax offers residents upscale living in a unique setting. Gerding Builders was contracted to design and build this 4-story mixed-use property consisting of 27 residential units on the top 3 floors and 2 commercial spaces on the first floor, including a yoga studio and a restaurant. Construction was completed in phases to allow early occupancy of commercial tenant space and the top floor of residences. The first-floor construction was steel frame with concrete structural elements and ceiling deck. The top three floors were wood frame with Hardiplank siding. The property also included private parking, granite countertops, upgraded finishes, and river views.
Santiam Christian Schools is a non-profit organization in Adair Village serving students from seven different counties (as well as international students). This expanding school was in need of updating and additional space, starting with a new gymnasium structure. This 35,000 sf concrete tilt-up and steel structure included a new gymnasium, six new classrooms and associated restrooms, a new kitchen and cafeteria area, and a new large locker area, wrestling room, and weight room. The project was completed on an accelerated schedule with the majority of work occurring while school was in session. The second project involved the demolition of an outdated classroom building, constructing a new 2-story 40,000 sf high school building in its place. The building used concrete tilt-up walls with steel structure and metal stud construction. The project included numerous sustainable building features such as highly energy efficient HVAC and lighting systems along with extensive day-lighting and green building materials. This building contained a community library, student store, home economics classroom, drama room with stage, multi-purpose classrooms and teacher facilities. Science labs and additional classrooms were part of the second floor construction and the overall project site included upgrades and construction of a new central quad area with memorial elements.
SamFit Newport was the second health club renovation Gerding performed for Samaritan Health Services. This project involved the 2 phased renovation of an existing health club to allow for a new physical therapy office on the first floor and the new SamFit facility on the second floor. The first floor was renovated in the first phase, and the second floor followed immediately after while the first floor remained occupied.
Strategically located across the street from Bobcat Stadium at Montana State University, Gerding Builders was contracted for the design-build of this high-end ten building multi-use, multi-story student housing and retail space development. This 200,105 sq ft property consisted of numerous three and four story, as well as single-story buildings, including retail space on the ground floors. Construction consisted of wood framed buildings with Hardiplank siding and membrane roofs. The property offered a full-size pool, jacuzzi, club house, and sport court.
The Corvallis Clinic Asbury building project involved a remodel of their first and second floor spaces. It included a remodel of the reception area and 18,500 sf finish, restroom, and HVAC upgrade. The reception area work involved demolition of all previous reception areas and included a new standalone centralized check-in station with new lighting, fire sprinkler, storefront assemblies, flooring, and custom wood trim and other interior finishes. To complete the work, and to facilitate continuous operation of the clinic, the project was broken out in to 6 phases including a night and day crew. Each phase of work required a large amount of coordination, hard deadlines, ICRA (Infection Control and Risk Assessment measures) and communication with the owner group to facilitate moving staff from the next construction area to the recently completed phase of work.
Situated in the heart of Albany, this long-standing community partner was long overdue for a new facility to better serve the needs of the community. This design-build project was constructed of concrete tilt-up with more than 100 panels, including a wood roof structure with 70' glulam’s. Various systems were installed, including security, IT systems for offices, water filtration system and a boiler room for the pool mechanical system. This new 61,993 sf facility encompassed conference rooms and office spaces, including a youth computer room, as well as aerobic and dance rooms, locker rooms, and an exercise room with weights and exercise equipment. The YMCA project also offered a wellness center, 2 full size gymnasiums, sauna, racquetball courts, as well as a lap pool (regulation for competitions) and leisure pool complete with a “Lazy River”. A new daycare space was created with a security-controlled entrance to allow for membership check in and safety of the daycare area.
This project was a pre-engineered metal building replacement structure for an existing pole building. Project included 8 roll-up doors and high bay lighting on motion sensors. Site utilities, sidewalk, footings, slab on grade and power were also added. This was a fast-tracked project, delivered on-time and under budget.
Just a few minutes’ drive from Vancouver, this low-income housing project, in conjunction with The Vancouver Housing Authority, offered low-income residents housing options they were lacking. Early on Gerding assisted the owner in detailed value engineering. With 152 housing units, the complex included nine three-story buildings and one community center on a tight site in downtown Vancouver. Staging and communication with the Owner, public municipalities and surrounding public was essential with this project. This project utilized and was certified by the Evergreen Sustainability Standard program, which included many sustainability standards such as access to public transportation, water conservation features, and the use of Energy Star appliances.
Established in 1963, Coastal Farm and Ranch, a greater Willamette Valley business known for supporting organizations such as 4-H, FFA, local humane societies, food banks, and many more, needed an expansion to several spaces of their original Albany site. The headquarters were located inside the Albany store, which also housed their distribution center as well as administrative offices. Gerding Builders was brought on to complete the occupied expansion which included two floors of administrative space as well as a distribution warehouse and loading/docking area. This was all to be done while the site remained their main headquarters for materials distribution and the storefront and distribution remained unaffected. One novel challenge Gerding faced was navigating within a geo-tech report that had not been completed. The inspection discovered the expansion site was on an old log pond and would need extensive ground work to achieve stable construction. It was suggested that more than 8 feet of ground be excavated and backfilled. Gerding worked with the engineer to create an innovative solution to excavate 8 ft trenches to anchor the footings rather than the entire space. This effort saved the Owner significantly and prevented significant delays in completion.
Serving Benton and Linn Counties as the Children's Advocacy Center when there are concerns of abuse and neglect, the ABC House renovation was long overdue. This project involved a 2-story complete renovation to an old bank building that was purchased in poor condition. Interior wall structures were demolished and rebuilt, and seismic upgrades were performed throughout the building. The drive-through was removed and a small expansion was added on the west end. The project included the addition of an elevator, security systems, and HVAC system evaluations. This space was designed to allow for counseling offices, observation rooms, admin office, meeting and break rooms, as well as medical examination rooms and a lobby.
This occupied remodel/expansion occurred during the winter months, the busiest production time of year for Western Pulp Products, requiring exceptional coordination with the Owner. This coordination was especially important when connecting the fire line to not compromise the safety of existing buildings and productivity of operations. This 27,000 sf storage facility included a fire life safety room, bathroom facilities, and future office space. The project also included a loading dock with a truck ramp and canopy. The Western Pulp building was constructed next to a railroad, which posed some challenges including disconnecting the rail road tracks to perform an open trench excavation to connect the main sewer line.
Located in SW Eugene, The Bailey at Amazon Creek is a multi-family apartment complex with extra touches to make any residents stay more comfortable. With 252 units set on 12.3 acres, this set of 17 total 3 –story buildings required phased construction, allowing tenants to move in upon completion of each building while the others were being completed. Apartments included 9-foot ceilings, vaulted living room ceilings, and either a balcony or patio with storage. The complex also included a clubhouse with an exercise facility, kitchen and great room, multiple racquetball courts, basketball court, a heated resort-style pool, hot tub, and children’s play area as well as a dog washroom. Additionally, the community offered two indoor racquetball courts, a badminton court and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
This 20,000-sf medical office building vanilla shell was constructed to serve future medical and dental tenants. The first-floor tenant improvement was for occupational medicine and a physical therapy gym. The second floor spaced housed three different dental practices. Work for the dental practices involved careful coordination and planning for all dental utilities and infrastructure requirements.
With a design-build contract, OSCU McMinnville received a 2,800sf complete building renovation. As with other OSCU projects, the exterior façade improvements aligned with OSCU building branding. Building interior was demolished down to structure as well as a complete interior rebuild, structural upgrade and exterior improvements.
A local family business operating on 5,000 acres of farmland in the Willamette Valley, known for their commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation, was outgrowing their current space. This 65,000-sf pre-engineered warehouse space was constructed to expand the storage space for outgoing shipments for local distribution.
Conveniently located across the street from the Oregon State University campus, the Corvallis Clinic CareNow Clinic was a fresh healthcare delivery concept for the Mid-Willamette Valley with same-day online appointment scheduling and an upfront menu of services/prices. Work consisted of a 1,200-sf interior remodel of an existing office building with demolition of the existing space, framing, flooring, and painting. The new office included exam rooms, storage, patient vitals room, provider office space, and waiting/reception area.
This project was a 22,000 sf pre-engineered temperature controlled metal building, designed for crop storage. Working around the 100 year flood plain, it was imperative flooring be done properly, with the finish floor setting at 18” above the flood plain level.
The Tennyson at Crescent Village was Eugene’s first master-planned urban village emphasizing sustainability. The 287,590-sf property was composed of 5 buildings, featuring one (55 units), two (168 units), and three (40 units) bedroom town homes and flats. There were seven different layouts designed for the resident, which included nine-foot vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Onsite amenities included a fully equipped fitness center, racquetball courts, bike repair station, pool and hot tub, clubhouse with brew station, and a playground. This site had a large PIPC contract which included the installation of four streets including the associated infrastructure of sewer and water. Additionally, the City of Eugene required a “rain garden” filter process to any new curbs. This system was implemented along with the curbs for the new streets. The project site included five different storm system filters. Each block had storm drainage, which connected to their own settling pond. All contacts were tied into the main storm system for the city.
The 2 story Samaritan Waldport Clinic serves the residents of the small coastal town of Waldport with much needed services ranging from Urgent care to pediatric, primary and mental health care. The lower floor of this new building contained a laboratory, X-ray room, and a conference room as well as staff support facilities. The upper floor contained 16 exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms, and a nurse station and lobby/reception area. The owner opted to use an MRL type elevator, eliminating the need for a bulky machine room and allowing additional space for patient needs. This wood framed outpatient clinic faced a few interesting challenges with the coastal topography and location, as it was built on a steep slope. Gerding reinforced the ground with rock and fabric and added 3 retaining walls to the site. The building had to comply with a recently modified tsunami inundation zone modification as well.
South Albany High School was the victim of arson, leading to a complete fire loss of their cafeteria, band, and choir rooms. Gerding was brought on board early as the CM/GC contractor to help define scope and work with insurance to obtain funds. This facility was a 36,500 sf 2-story concrete tilt-up exterior, with polished concrete floors, wood frame, and a steel mezzanine, which provided an additional 8,000 sf to the campus. The mechanical system was tied into existing campus hydronic loop. Security, sound system, stage lighting system, building controls/energy systems, commercial cafeteria equipment, and the building was sprinklered throughout. The new space included a district cafeteria kitchen, cafeteria/multi-purpose auditorium, classrooms, band and music rooms, and bathrooms. This project was awarded 2017 Outstanding Project of the Year from NWCB (NW Wall and Ceiling Bureau).
Located in Albany, Stack HIP is the largest high-pressure HIP (Hot Isostatic Press) in North America with the state-of the art facility offering not only HIP but vacuum heat treating services as well. The new 25,000 sf pre-engineered steel building included recessed concrete pits (16’ deep) to facilitate two HIP titanium tempering machines. Precision installation was required to set the machines, weighing over 270,000 pounds each, with crane assist. This project required the excavation and removal of over 15,000 yards from the site and1,600 yards of concrete were poured.
Having been operating out of a temporary space, the North Albany branch of the Oregon State Credit Union was ready for its permanent home. Located adjacent to a busy street and situated at the front end of a shopping complex widely used by residents, the new building included a 2,800-sf single-story wood-framed slab-on grade structure with brick veneer cladding and stucco. The finished structure also offered three drive-through banking service lanes.
The Salem Housing Authority project consisted of renovations to five separate affordable housing complexes (Brush College Village, Glenn Creek, Livingston Village, Meadowlark Village, and Northgate Park Village), with a total of 105 units. The project included upgraded interiors and building envelopes throughout. Each residential campus remodel took place while-occupied, so the safety of residents was paramount. Interior renovations consisted of updated flooring, new paint, windows where needed (including blinds and hardware), lighting, counters and cabinets. New appliances were also added to the units and several units were reconfigured to accommodate ADA compliant units. The following sustainable features were added: Low-flow toilets and faucets to reduce water waste, florescent lights were upgraded to LED, energy-efficient appliances, insulation, and finally furnaces were upgraded to be 90% efficient, which will result in very little heat to be wasted. Remodel of units was in progress when COVID epidemic erupted. Gerding opted to bring in a specialized COVID sanitation specialist to clean each unit prior to workforce coming into a residential space and prior to the resident to move back in because we felt it to be the responsible thing to do.
The Jefferson SD bond projects involved construction and renovations to several buildings within the same campus, including existing improvements, MEP upgrades, additions, and general modernizations, along with seismic renovations. The new Jefferson Middle School addition was a 43,000 sf single story wood framed building. The gymnasium utilized CMU block walls and steel joists and decking. To facilitate the delivery of meals from the high school kitchen, a new warming kitchen was added to the middle school. The parking lot was also expanded to 75 additional spaces to accommodate the shared space with the high school.
Sitting atop 53 acres next to Chip Ross Park in north Corvallis, the Calvary Chapel building was a new facility for the church who had been meeting in various school cafeterias and gyms for over 10 years. This design-build project consisted of a pre-engineered metal building with part of the building on grade and the other part supported by structural steel columns and a 15-foot-tall concrete retaining wall. Large clearspans, canopies, and wide roof overhangs were utilized to maximize building shade, as well as an energy saver roof insulation system with a high R-value to help minimize energy costs. This project won a Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Award.
Nestled along the Willamette River, the 28,224 SF Wheelhouse Complex was built to accommodate businesses needing office space in the Albany area. The scope of this project included work on the bank of the river, requiring engineering and installation of a mat slab on a bidder designed piling system.
This project also involved erecting a 4-story steel structure with concrete decks, aluminum storefront systems and a brick veneer exterior wall system with integral precast panels, designed to complement the historic downtown Albany landscape.
Framed by the majestic beauty of the Wasatch Mountain Range, The Lodge at North Ogden offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This two-story project consisted of 122 total units (78 assisted and 22 independent), along with a single story, 30 bed memory care unit (22 units). The main building included a commercial kitchen, dining areas and private dining rooms, along with several residential laundry facilities. The property also offered residents outdoor courtyard areas and recreational facilities and common space, including mail, library, private theater, billiards and card rooms, two salons, and fitness and activity rooms. For staff, additional rooms were added for meeting use and medical and charting needs.
An award winning Mead producer, the Nectar Creek facility provided a home to the growing brewery. The project consisted of a pre-engineered, slab-on-grade steel building for mead production, along with storage space, office space (including staff break room), restrooms and a tasting room.
Lumina, formerly Benton Hospice House, needed new administrative headquarters to conduct operations. Gerding worked with Lumina in the early phases to identify potential properties and conduct value assessments to help determine the most cost-effective property. While the chosen property in downtown Corvallis was unoccupied, the site was located near other operational businesses, heavy traffic and residential areas. Careful planning and coordination were necessary to maintain safety for works, neighbors and public. Construction involved interior demolition and remodel of an existing 10,000 sf two story building. Work included HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural upgrades, new partition walls, elevator, removal and replacement of siding, enclosing west staircase, gypsum board, insulation, paint, flooring, and acoustic ceilings. The interior of the building was reconfigured to meet their needs, including offices, conference rooms, staff break room, counseling, and supply rooms, along with a lobby and upgraded IT and mechanical systems were utilized throughout.
Located adjacent to the Western University of Health Sciences, and on the Boulder Falls Inn campus, this much needed community center was a welcome addition. The Center was a pre-engineered steel building construction with a conventional building envelope (brick and steel siding veneer) to match the campus aesthetics. The center housed a commercial grade cooking kitchen for catering events. Offering 12,000 sf of useable space, the state-of-the-art facility can accommodate groups as large as 600 indoors. The space can also be divided into smaller rooms for breakout meetings or more intimate gatherings. A large outdoor patio, available for events needing an overflow option, can also be covered in inclement weather.
Gerding partnered with Greater Albany Public Schools to again serve as CM/GC at South Albany High School. This project was focused on adding and improving Career Technical Education (CTE) spaces in the multi building campus. All work occurred while school was in session. The project consisted of renovation to the existing VTE Buildings 4 & 5 (which both received expanded interior and exterior storage) including new Maker lab, renovated fabrication labs, restroom, enclosure for storage, metal canopy for outdoor courtyard with new sprinkler systems, and addition of two classrooms to VTE Building 4. Renovation of the existing Theater Building 8 consisted of new theatrical lighting and sound board, renovated storage, green room and office. Partial renovation of existing Gymnasium Building 10 lobby and balcony included ADA restroom upgrades with new finishes, new classroom on second floor, new ADA compliant restroom on second floor, and a newly installed elevator. A new auxiliary gymnasium building connecting to the existing gymnasium building was constructed.
Gerding managed the historic rehabilitation of this turn-of-the century building in downtown Albany into an area Carousel and Museum. The largest Carousel west of the Mississippi, the 22,000 SF building program included an enclosed dodecagon (12-sided)-shaped carousel room that stands 45’ tall with glulam and exposed beams, workspace for the member artisans to carve and paint new animals, an artifact museum, party room, community room, and gift shop. It also required a basement for rough carving, storage, and utility infrastructure.
The building was designed to provide very low maintenance to all finishes and systems for over a 50-year life cycle. Radiant floor heating, a continuously insulated building envelope, LED lighting, and sensor-controlled operable windows with cupola louvers were all part of a strategy to reduce heating and cooling energy consumption. This project was awarded third place in 2018 DJC Oregon Top Projects in Hospitality.
The Elements Building was a green focused design-build project situated along the Willamette River. This six-story building housed an upscale restaurant and a holistic luxury destination spa. Construction involved the demolition of an existing timber framed building, installation of a mat slab on an engineered piling system, new 6 story steel structure with concrete decks, state of the art HVAC and electronic systems, two elevators and most of the interior finishes. The building featured a “green” roof, efficient energy systems, and recycled materials throughout and utilized structural steel and masonry construction with micro-pile foundations. This project received LEED Silver certification.
The Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Johnson Teen Center provides a space for teens to participate in professional development workshops, tutoring, help with college and job applications, as well as a gym for physical activity and sports programs. The second floor houses the Brauti Wellness Clinic, offering free physical and mental health services for the youth. Safety was paramount as the campus was occupied during construction of the new two-story, 20,898 sf concrete tilt-up building. Situated in a busy area of Corvallis, the project required close coordination between the neighboring public middle school, the city owned aquatic center and Corvallis Fire Station #3. The first floor included a multi-purpose gym space, clubroom, coffee bar, office space, three large classroom spaces, restrooms, storage, and mechanical room. An elevator or stair well led to the second floor, which included dental and exam rooms, office space, conference rooms, reception, waiting and lobby area. Additional site work included landscape and parking.
Set upon a hill overlooking the town of Sweet Home, the Junior High campus needed a refresh, upgrade and expansion. The project involved collaboration with the district early on during pre-construction to identify scope and budget for the 70,500 sf building renovation project. A new auxiliary gym and locker rooms were added, along with a new cafeteria with a small kitchen, new main entrance, enclosed breezeway and corridors, new office space, along with remodeling throughout the existing building. Renovations also included new roofing, windows, mechanical upgrades, and replacement of building infrastructure systems. Construction was completed while school was in session.
Oak Grove Elementary school serves over 500 students in the North Albany area and a replacement school to help alleviate crowding with both their school and neighboring Fir Grove Elementary was needed. This 68,000 sf structure was originally slated for remodel and expansion of the current building. However, early in pre-construction, it was determined that it was more feasible to demolish and construct a new facility in order to meet the current needs of the district while allowing for future growth. The new school consisted of a two-story facility including a library, secure entrance, elementary classrooms, common spaces, gymnasium, cafeteria, parking, and play area, with greatly expanded capacity for growing student enrollment. Construction included a combination of wood structure for the classroom wing and administration area and concrete tilt panels for the gym and cafeteria.
A passion project of Gerding’s own Lebanon resident, James Lutz, the Applegate Landing Veterans Housing was designed to meet a growing need for deserving service members in the community. The 48-unit apartment complex consisted of five, 3-story buildings, ranging from studio units to three bedrooms. Twelve units were specifically designated for veterans and the remaining 36 were veteran preference, with the 16 ground floor units ADA accessible. Units included hookups for washers and dryers, small outside storage area and balcony. The property offered a clubhouse area which houses an exercise room, recreation room with pool tables and other amenities, laundry area, as well as dog washing area. Electrical vehicle charging stations, and solar power were installed for energy efficiency. The facility included an activity center to be used for services to its residents, such as health and dental screening, mental health care, drug and alcohol support meetings, financial wellness classes, education advancement opportunities, and workshops on job skills and home ownership.
Gerding was hired to help the Newport Samaritan group relocate their Urgent Care/Occupational Medicine clinic from a modular on the hospital campus to a building that had been a restaurant. This extensive remodel involved upgraded electrical to accommodate an x-ray room, new walls, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing upgrades, and exterior improvements including the removal of the existing parking lot. The new clinic was able to provide medical services, occupational health services, and durable medical equipment services.
Having outlived its usefulness, the old station #11 was inhibiting the department’s ability to respond well to needs due to insufficient space, flow and traffic. To remedy this problem, station #11 was demolished, allowing for a new 24,375 sf 2-story facility to take its place. The new building included an 8,350-sf apparatus bay, mezzanine, office spaces, classrooms, living quarters, and community room. The building consisted of structural steel on concrete foundation with masonry exterior. The late 1800 history of the building was important to maintain and promote. As such, Gerding worked with the architect to include the department’s original brass fireman’s pole in the new station, as well as the 1,500-pound, 1877 bronze bell which had previously been retired to a local museum.
Serving the Willamette Valley since 1978, Van Vleet Meat and Food Service Co. was in need of expansion, adding over 13,000 sf of space to their busy operation. The occupied expansion included 3 rooms: freezer storage, refrigerated cold storage and loading/unloading cold space. The new space utilized automated speed roll-up doors between freezer and fridge space as well as insulated wall panels for freezer and cooler storage. 6 bays of truck loading docks were added (2 semi-truck and 4 truck loading bays). Site work included asphalt parking for 12 spaces, a security fenced area for trucks, and 3 water treatment bioswales.
Serving over 1,300 students in the greater Albany area, the West Albany High School addition benefits students and community members. This project consisted of an approximately 107,000 SF building addition to the existing 70+ year old High School. The addition was located to the south of the existing school with new educational classrooms, seated theater, cafeteria with commons, auxiliary gym and new administration wing. The site included a new bus drop off, separated parent drop off, additional parking, relocated tennis courts and relocated shot put. Renovations included modifications to the existing stadium storage areas into new team rooms, and HVAC systems and connections to the existing school as well as a remodel to an existing restroom. A major renovation to the gymnasium was also part of the project, which included seismic renovations to the barrel roof, FRP installation on walls, and strengthening of the existing mezzanines. It also included new roofing, HVAC units, and lighting systems throughout. One of the large components of this upgrade was the use of steel purlin and decking installed as the ceiling. Early involvement with the engineers allowed us to keep cost down by modifying the ceiling assemblies to eliminate removal and reinstallation of existing gym equipment.
Located in Eugene’s Crescent Village, the McKenzie marries modern design with sustainable living. With 8 three-story buildings (approximately 26,000 sf each equaling a total of 174 units), many features were added: Energy-Star appliances, high quality insulated windows, fire rated doors, and low-energy lighting. Guests of the property were also given use of a clubhouse with a state-of-the-art exercise facility, racquetball courts, a basketball court, and a swimming pool. Three private garages/ storage units were added along with a pet spa and washroom area. Careful coordination and safety were imperative during construction as this wood framed project was completed in phases, allowing tenants to move in as each building was completed. Storm water filters were installed in order to meet local requirements; the filtering systems were designed to capture water run-off from the parking lot, filtering out pollutants.
Located in Lebanon, across from the Western University of Health Sciences and adjacent to the Boulder Falls Events Center, this boutique hotel in Lebanon is one of the premier destinations in the mid-Willamette Valley. This 66,000 sf, 3 story, wood and steel framed 86 room hotel included a full restaurant/bar and commercial kitchen on the first floor and a full bar with a balcony on the second floor. The hotel was tied to a world class 1 acre healing garden (including a Koi Pond), and in partnership with the Events center offers guests a full service stay opportunity for weddings, conferences, and other large group needs.
This design-build project included a one-story medical office, with an additional street-facing TI shell development and on-grade parking. Approximately 6,500 sf of the development was reserved for medical use with exam rooms, office space, lobby and reception area along with a staff break room and procedure room. The remaining 1,934 sf was left for street-facing commercial use, along with additional space within the site for future growth of the medical office.
In need of more space, the Albany Police Department quadrupled their size in the newly constructed police station. The new 40,400 sf facility was built on 3.69 acres of previously vacant property. The structure was made up of heavy steel member construction with slab on metal decks and light gauge steel framing. Building envelope consisted of Concrete Masonry Units (CMU), metal panels and brick veneer. Interior finishes for two accent walls utilized TerraMai reclaimed barn wood from Thailand, giving it a beautiful and unique interior finish.
Constructed in the middle of a pandemic, and completed after a devastating fire that destroyed much of Mill City and surrounding areas, this project was a bright spot in a challenging time. Ingenuity was key in the overwhelming success of this project given the reduced budget and short timeline for completion. At the JH/HS level, a cost-effective solution was to bring in Modern Building Systems to manufacture and deliver 69 factory-built buildings that ultimately formed 3 buildings. These three buildings housed classrooms, administrative offices, restrooms and library, as well as higher functional rooms like a culinary room and science room. All three buildings received roofing, siding, flooring and HVAC on site. The new 12,000 sf high school gymnasium was constructed with pre-engineered Mass Plywood Panels (MPP). Using these panels allowed the gym structure to be assembled within 1 week with 4 people, compared to 5 weeks with 10 people. The elementary school construction involved the conversion of a covered play area to a servery and commons. Work included installation of MPP walls, new interior walls (separating the servery from commons area), replacement of existing roofing, new HVAC system and installation of new food service equipment.
Located in downtown Corvallis, opposite a 125-year-old general store and the former territorial capital of Oregon, the 19,000 sf museum asserts a contemporary presence, while respectfully complementing these sites through massing, material and detail. The two-story museum and courtyard project included 6 exhibit rooms, 1 educational/event room, storage, artifact processing station, administrative offices, conference room, and a gift shop. There were many architectural touches selected to enhance the visitors experience, including a ceiling designed specifically to lead the viewer’s eye throughout the exhibit spaces resulting in slanted, dissecting lines and angles rather than standard 90-degree angles.
The building was LEED Silver Certified to honor sustainability goals and also to provide the most efficient systems necessary for the preservation of the historical objects. The Corvallis Museum was awarded First Place in the DJC Top Projects 2021 Hospitality Award.
The remodel of this building and site allowed LBCC to expand and improve services to students in the Corvallis area and was a complete renovation and remodel of an existing building with full site rework. Construction involved a major renovation to an existing concrete structure, formerly a United Rentals warehouse. Gerding completely demoed the interior, strengthened structural cracks and imperfections, added support columns reinforced with Fiber Resin Polymer (FRP), and cut in window and opening spaces per design.
The interior framing assembly was comprised of metal stud and concrete with metal decking for second floor assembly. The 10,806 sf first floor included a classroom with movable partition to divide, along with storage and conference space, an open/commons area, science storage and classroom, mechanical, elevator and toilets. The 10,209 sf second floor included classrooms, space open to the first story, elevator, toilets, office and study space, storage areas (including janitorial) and an IT closet.
This two-story 52,478 sf commercial office space was renovated and reconfigured for use by Benton County Civic Administration Departments for both internal operations and for interactions with the public. The first phase of the project included demolition to original space, mechanical upgrades which included reconfiguring MEP’s to fit the new office layout, window replacements, new doors and hardware, and two new stair wells. Phase two included demo of original space, new doors and hardware, restructuring the office space to accommodate the Benton County Office Staff, new rooftop HVAC units, and also mechanical upgrades. Despite the challenges of COVID and material shortages, the Gerding project team was able to keep the project on-schedule and staff were able to move in on-time. Sustainability was an important factor and set to have LEED Silver Certification, the team’s diligent work surpassed these standards, and is striving for LEED Gold.
Serving the coastal town of Lincoln City and surrounding areas, the new Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital was designed for future expansion as needed. Soon after opening their new facility, it became apparent the need to update their MRI so they could continue to offer top-of-the-line diagnostic and treatment imaging services to the community. Gerding constructed the new MRI addition, and it is conveniently located and connected to the north side of the hospital near the Emergency Department. This 2,350 sf addition blends seamlessly with the interior and exterior design, and houses a new MRI unit, patient care stations, waiting area, control room, mechanical room, and includes separate restroom facilities for all patients and visitors. Construction involved tie-in to the existing building, and it was critical that services were not disrupted, and patients and staff were protected from construction. To accomplish this, Gerding installed Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) containment walls inside the Hospital’s Emergency Department, it not only looked nice and clean, but it also kept the Emergency Room operational during construction.
Les Schwab is one of the largest independent tire businesses in the United States. In need of more space, the Corvallis 9th Street facility was torn down and a new 2-story 15,000 sf facility was built. The facility features a spacious showroom and sales area, along with a warehouse that includes eight service bays and racking platforms. The project was an accelerated schedule, making it the fastest new construction project in Les Schwab's 71-year history.
The construction project for the Mid-Willamette Valley YMCA involved multiple enhancements to their existing facilities. This project involved the addition of four new artificial Turf Sports Fields, the creation of additional parking spaces, and the renovation of the Field House into the Family Activities Center, providing exciting new features such as a roller-skating and laser tag. The first major aspect of the project was the construction of four state-of-the-art Turf Sports Fields. These fields were designed to provide high-quality playing areas for various sports activities, catering to the diverse needs and interests of the YMCA's members and the community. To address parking challenges and improve accessibility, the project involved the creation of more parking spaces. This addition aimed to enhance the overall experience for visitors and members, ensuring convenient access to the facility. This project builds upon the previous construction of the YMCA building in 2015, further enhancing the amenities and services available to the YMCA's members and the surrounding community.
