About: The Portland Medical-Dental Building is located on the 1100 block in downtown Portland between SW 11th & 12th Avenues.  

Project Scope: 10-story building-wide upgrade of the water supply lines and waste lines and full restrooms demo and remodel. We were contracted as the GC to coordinate electrical, HVAC, fire-life safety and sprinkler installations, plumbing, respective structural changes and wall / drywall movement and repair.

Approach: Due to full tenant occupancy, this project required intensive pre-construction planning to determine how best to maintain tenant business operations during construction. We began work each day at 5AM to reduce noise and service interruptions. 

Outcome: Initial contract price: $1.35M Final contract price: $1.48M 

• Reason for difference: Once we opened up ceilings and walls on the 100-yr old building, City of Portland inspector mandated that the exposed plenum be fireproofed. This was contrary to the approved plans which indicated they would not require it.
• Cost saving measures: We opened up one restroom at a time and went floor-by-floor  to reduce impact to the business which saved the owner money in rents.
• Initial Completion Date: December 2021, Final Completion: December 2021
• Customer Satisfaction: High! We continue to GC work for this client at their buildings across Portland and Beaverton.