Newberg, Ore. - Portland-based general contractor, Emerick Construction Co., has been awarded the contract for the $17.1 million addition and renovation project at Newberg High School.

Newberg's growth over the past decade has increased school district enrollment by 14 percent. The passage of a $46.3 million capital improvement bond will improve facilities by repairing school buildings, increasing safety and security, and accommodating future growth. Currently, Newberg High School is over capacity with one-third of the students attending classes in portable classrooms.

The scope of the Newberg High School project includes replacing 16 portable classrooms by constructing a 68,141-sq.-ft., two-story infill in the main campus for classrooms, cafeteria, media center and offices. A new 22,522-sq.-ft. auditorium will be built next to the existing music building and will accommodate 550 seats. Emerick will also build an auxiliary gymnasium, replace the floor in the main gymnasium, and add softball fields and tennis courts. Additional improvements include renovations to the cafeteria and additional classroom space in existing buildings; the installation of a school-wide security system; expanding the existing intercom to new areas; adding exterior horns and bells; a fireline loop; and additional parking.

The partnering team on the Newberg High School project includes Emerick Construction, Newberg School District, BOORA Architects, KPFF Consulting Engineers, CBG Consulting Engineers, Interface Engineering, Netsystems & Design, Inc., Lango/Hansen, Ray Soucie Associates, Landry & Bogan, and Westech Engineering.

Southview Center Two Complete by April

Vancouver, Wash. - Team Construction of Vancouver, Wash., was recently selected to build Southview Center Two, a new office complex located at 3250 SE 164th Ave. here.

The new 23,269-sq.-ft. center will feature steel frame construction with a brick veneer finish. Interior spaces will be fashioned to accommodate new tenants and a 100-car parking lot. New concrete walkways will highlight the supporting exterior finishes.

Construction is expected to be complete in April.