sustain
Sustainability is a significant consideration with building today.
Similar to our core value of building standards and educational program being the guardrails for a successful project. Sustainability also should be included in these standards. Whether the intent is pursuing a certification or utilizing due diligence to ensure efficient building methods, products and construction practices, we make it a priority to discuss the goals and vision of the district.
ashland case study
As part of the Ashland School District Bond Program, HMK partnered with Brightworks.
After research and initial meetings with the district, it was determined that the program would align with the City of Ashland’s Climate Energy and Action Plan (CEAP).
CEAP outlines 60 strategies for the design, construction and operation of city buildings. The project team has identified approximately 20 strategies that will be used as standards for the design and construction of the Ashland Bond Projects.
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Rebuilding North Medford High School Gymnasium: Restoring Facilities for Athletics and Physical Education
Medford School District continues to forge ahead capitalizing on every opportunity to encourage the process of restoring useable space for athletics and physical education on the NMHS campus. While the recently contracted gym rebuild design team including Arkitek: Architecture and Design in collaboration with Integrus Architecture focus on the ongoing structural review and preliminary design development, MSD is pursuing a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) just east of the existing gymnasium. Understanding the complexity of the evaluation, design and rebuild of what remains of the previous gym, utilizing the short construction duration of a PEMB provides the best opportunity for restoration of useable space by the start of the 2025/2026 school year. Contractors interested in bidding the project were afforded the opportunity to meet on site at NMHS last week to discuss design/construction parameters and to review site conditions in anticipation of bidding on the project. Proposals for the new interim gymnasium were received this week including details on construction of a 100’x140’ covered steel structure. This space will serve NMHS while the evaluation and imminent rebuild of the existing gym develops.
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Rebuilding North Medford High School Gymnasium: Transitioning Behind the Scenes
With demolition and debris removal now complete, the site may appear quiet—but critical work is actively underway behind the scenes. This stage in the process is essential to laying the groundwork for a successful rebuild.
Now that the collapsed structure has been cleared, Outlier Construction will begin shoring the remaining structure and weatherproofing the exposed areas to prevent further damage from rain. These protective measures are key to stabilizing the building and preparing it for reconstruction.
At the same time, structural engineers representing both the Medford School District and the PACE Insurance Trust are conducting detailed assessments of the remaining building. Their work will confirm whether additional damage occurred during the roof collapse and help define the final reconstruction scope.
Meanwhile, the design team—led by Arkitek: Architecture and Design in collaboration with Integrus Architecture—has officially begun the design phase. On April 30, the District will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Construction Manager | General Contractor (CM|GC), the final core member of the project team.
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Culver SD | We’re excited to share that the drawings and specifications for the upcoming seismic improvements to the existing Gym are now 90% complete! This important project will strengthen and preserve a beloved piece of campus history while enhancing student and community safety for years to come. Construction is set to begin this summer.
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AMITY SD | Soriano Floor Finishing is making headway in the high school’s new competition gym with freshly installed hardwood floors. Across campus, MC Interiors is completing the new staircases in the middle school addition. These are important steps in the larger project to expand and modernize Amity’s facilities. The work may seem routine, but it’s a clear sign that the upgraded shared campus is coming together — with attention to detail and strong craftsmanship leading the way.
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Amelia and Emily are at the OSFMA | Challenge Your Limits Conference 2025
Stop and see them at booth 321!
Linn County Fairgrounds Willamette Event Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322
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OSFMA is an organization of school facilities professionals. OSFMA strives to promote and develop new and innovative procedures and practices in partnership with various state organizations and our valuable Partner Members.
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SOESD | The new SOESD building in Phoenix is taking shape with flexibility in mind. At the heart of the design is a versatile conference center, featuring a central partition wall that will allow the space to function as either one large conference room or two separate breakout spaces.
The large beam currently staged in front of the future conference rooms will soon be secured within the structural steel posts at either end of the space. This key support element will carry the load of the dividing partition walls, which are set to be installed once the building reaches the interior finishing phase.
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