Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Medical Simulation Center

As part of the 2017 bond improvements to the Nursing school facilities at the Sylvania Campus, a temporary facility was needed to give the program continuity. Cascade Campus was identified for this space. The Medical Simulation Center offers courses for both Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students. The Nursing program will share this Medical Simulation Lab space until the Sylvania Campus improvements are completed, at which point the Cascade Medical Simulation Center will become a full-time lab for the EMS program.

This project is a tenant improvement in the existing Cascade Campus Public Services Education Building creating a 2,200-square-foot Hospital and Ambulance Simulation Space. The work included reconfiguring some interior rooms. The lab required new lighting, electrical, plumbing, AV, and technology throughout along with modifications to the existing HVAC.

Audiovisual upgrades to the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Auditorium

Recent improvements to the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Auditorium’s audiovisual system make it sound just right.

The changes will enhance the auditorium’s video and sound quality, as well as speech intelligibility. The project also adds acoustic treatments to the auditorium and brings the podium system in line with PCC digital standards.

The south and east walls feature new acoustic panels and a picture rail has been installed for the Cascade Festival of African Films poster collection, as previously displayed in the space.

Acoustic material was added on top of the existing ceiling panels to help with sound absorption and speakers, featuring surround sound. In addition, a new window curtain has been installed and in the control room, new AV components were also installed.

This project is done in coordination with PCC Information Technology, including Network and Media Services, and the Music and Arts Professions Division.

Public Safety building redevelopment

As part of the 2017 bond, it was identified that the 2,500-square-foot building currently hosting Public Safety offices at 501 N. Killingsworth was in need of improvement.

This project included a feasibility study to determine the best location on campus to redevelop these offices. Stakeholder input informed the feasibility study and provided in-depth information regarding the desired design features for this renovation. Engagement with PCC students, faculty, and staff in an inclusive planning process further considered two location options on campus: the existing Public Safety Building and a location in Cascade Campus Public Service Education Building.

A thorough schematic design investigation of the Public Services Education Building option proved that the space would ultimately not be the best fit for Public Safety’s long-term needs.

Simultaneously, the college has undergone a reorganization of academic programs such that some additional campus planning is needed for the long-term location of other offices and programs at Cascade Campus. After further consideration of these variables and future campus planning needs, the project was rescoped. The project will deliver a renovation of the existing Public Safety building by summer 2023 to address updates to the mechanical systems, roof repairs, and modest interior updates such as new paint and fixture repairs.

Network main distribution frame cooling system upgrade: completed

The Cascade Campus’ main network location has been modified to accommodate the growing needs of the college. The cooling system upgrade addresses cooling circulation to provide a hot/cold aisle for the network equipment.

Exterior wayfinding: completed

This project includes updating exterior wayfinding signage and monument signs on Killingsworth and Albina streets improving the ways in which students and visitors orient themselves on campus. The contractor, Sea Reach, is a certified local women’s business enterprise with vast experience in designing, fabricating, and installing wayfinding systems across the nation. The wayfinding signs at Cascade were designed with an emphasis on accessibility.

Telecommunication cables and pathways mapping: completed

As part of the technological upgrades funded by the 2017 bond, Enercon performed an evaluation of our low-voltage telecommunication cables and pathways at Cascade Campus, documenting the condition of the existing equipment. Enercon’s evaluation will be used in the design of PCC’s Network Optimization project. In addition, this project will provide an archived record of underground locations to aid in any future utility or groundwork and help ensure the safety of the network infrastructure.

Arc fault upgrade: completed

Northeast Electric was hired to address the arc fault corrections to Cascade Campus’ electrical systems. These types of corrections are required by regulatory agencies. The implementation of this project was phased to avoid disruptions to normal campus operations.

Terrell Hall roof: completed

Terrell Hall’s existing roof was completely replaced. The work performed included the removal of an existing ballast roof and the installation of a new built-up roof system.

Restrooms upgrade