PSU Vernier Science Center

Vernier Science Center

Project Information

This project includes the extensive renovation of Science Building One (SB1); a 5-story, 89,500-SF building for laboratory and classroom spaces on PSU’s active college campus in downtown Portland. The reinvented school aims to serve as an inclusive hub for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Project Team

Troy Boardman

Superintendent

Timeline

Stratford Hall is demolished. Skanska, BORA Architects and PSU are finalizing the design and getting ready for construction.

2021

Design & Precon

Labs and offices are relocated to the Science Research and Teaching Center (SRTC) and Cramer Hall to allow research to continue during construction. Demolition begins at the existing SB1.

2022

Construction

Construction continues through 2023, including renovations, structural upgrades, re-roofing and sitework.

2023

Construction

Vernier Science Center is complete.

2024

Project Complete

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Account Manager

Joe Schneider

EHS Manager

Danna Schaefer

Project Manager

Kelly Aust

Senior Project Manager

Ryan Gay

Please call 503-201-1441 for any questions or concerns during construction.

Project Administrator

Jordan Hudson

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Portland State University

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2021

2023

Targeting LEED™ Gold Certification

Students, faculty and staff engagement to design solutions that support BIPOC individuals and make science programs accessible to all.

Demolition and renovations to transform SB1 into the Vernier Science Center

Learn more about Transforming STEM at PSU here.

Project Engineer

Ryan Bradley

Assistant Superintendent

Jason Edwards

Project Administrator

Jordan Hudson

EHS Manager

Danna Schaefer

Please call 503-201-1441 for any questions or concerns during construction.

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Vernier Science Center

Portland State University

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Demolition is Underway

Update: November 2022

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Project Renderings

One last look at the existing SB1 building before demolition begins. The new Vernier Science Center will be built on the same site as the old building.

Existing Building

Check out these renderings of the future building.

Sneak Peek at the new Vernier Science Center

Update: October 2022

Update: September 2022

Demolition Begins

Tree Trimming and Site Fencing are installed. Fume Hood and Lab Casework Salvage are completed. Demolition activities begin.

Take a look at the 5th floor

Demolition Continues

Update: December 2022

Upper Left - Sub-Basement, Upper Right - Basement Lower Left - Fourth Floor, Lower Right - Fifth Floor

New Year, More Demo!

Update: January 2023

First Floor Opens Up

Update: February 2023

Exterior Wall Demolition Begins

Sub-Basement Demolition

Update: April 2023

First Floor Demolition

Fourth Floor Demolition

Update: March 2023

Roofing Tear Off & Roof Vapor Barrier Installation

Cheers to celebrating Strong Voices/Safe Choices and a Successful Safety Week!

Update: May 2023

Exterior Photos via Drone

Basement Demolition

Shotcrete preparations are under way in the Sub-Basement!

Forming of Roof Curbs for AHU's & Conduit Installation at 4th Floor

Update: June 2023

Overhead MEP Rough-in 4th Floor & 5th Floor Ductwork Mains to AHU's

Mechanical Screen Installation and Stripping of Roof Curbs & SOG Poured Back at Sub Basement

Update: July 2023

Shotcrete preparations are under way in the Sub-Basement!

Forming of Roof Curbs for AHU's & Conduit Installation at 4th Floor

Update: July 2023

Rain Drain Installation in Basement & Backfill of Storm Line and Ramp Footing Prep

Basement Framing and Top out & Stripping of Stem Walls at 1st Floor.

Update: August 2023

Overhead MEP Rough-in 4th Floor & 5th Floor Ductwork Mains to AHU's

Mechanical Screen Installation and Stripping of Roof Curbs & SOG Pour Back at Sub Basement

Update: August 2023

Shotcrete Placement at 2nd Floor & AHU Placement

3rd Floor Interior Framing & Installation of New TPO Roofing

Update: September 2023

Rain Drain Installation in Basement & Backfill of Storm Line and Ramp Footing Prep

Basement Framing and Top Out & Stripping of Stem Walls at 1st Floor

Update: September 2023

Level 3 Metal Panel Installation & 3rd Floor Temporary Heat up and Running

4th Floor Backing Installation & 5th Floor Sprinkler Piping Installation

Update: October 2023

4th Floor Acoustic Insulation and Drywall Stocking & Basement Mechanical Piping Installation

Sub Basement Mechanical Piping & Painting of the South Facade Soffits

Update: November 2023

Basement Floor Polishing & Basement Ductwork Installation.

Window Installation on Second Floor.

Update: December 2023

3rd Floor Painting & Basement Floor Polishing.

4th Floor Hollow Metal Painting & 3rd Floor Low Voltage Cabling and Pipe Labeling.

Update: January 2024

1st Floor Cascadia Window Progression South Facade & Basement Painting of the Walls.

3rd Floor Ceiling Grid in Corridor & 2nd Floor Polishing of Floors and Kitchen Hood.

Update: February 2024

Side Stair and Ramp Placed and Finished & 1st Floor Drywall Taping.

Mock Up of Topcast Finished Architectural Concrete & 4th Floor Laboratory Casework and Tops

Update: March 2024

Ensemble Ceiling and Light Fixture Installation & 3rd Floor Offices

Painting of Feature Ceiling on 1st Floor & 4th Floor Shared Lab Space

Update: April 2024

Basement Locker Installation & 5th Floor Ceramic Tile Wainscot

1st Floor Resinous Flooring Installation & 2nd Floor Wood Ceilings

Update: May 2024

1st Floor Resinous Flooring & Topcast bands and benches at Medicine wheel

1st Floor 9 wood panels at NW shear wall & Topcast Concrete at Medicine wheel

Update: June 2024

Please call 503-201-1441 for any questions or concerns during construction.

usa.skanska.com

Skanska USA Building Inc. 1010 NW Flanders St. Suite 500 Portland, OR 97209 503.382.0900

Vernier Science Center

Portland State University

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Noisy Work

Location: Jobsite Impacts: Increased construction noise

Road Closure

Location: Jobsite Impacts: Road closed

Project Lead: Troy Boardman Date(s): Starting 10/20/2022 Time(s): 7am-5pm