Emerick Awarded Contract For Newberg HS Work

Newberg - 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.

LRS Awarded BRAG Member Designation

Portland - LRS Architects recently received the designation of "Distinguished Member" by the Business Recycling Awards Group (BRAG) for the City of Portland. This is the highest designation awarded to businesses that are proven leaders in the areas of waste prevention, recycling, purchasing recycled products and demonstrate continuous improvements in all areas.

LRS is one of only 12 Portland businesses to earn the designation this year. The architectural firm is gaining recognition in the sustainable design field through its involvement in large "green" projects such as the Hillsboro Civic Center.

The city has been participating in the regional BRAG program since 1995, providing education on sustainable office practices to area businesses.