From framing to finishing touches, our construction team is making major progress! Let’s take a look at the latest from five of our active build sites.

Myrtlewood Way – Gresham

As if by magic, the first building has been fully framed by our trade partners. We’re using Parr Lumber’s Opti-Frame system. Construction superintendent Travis Schultz says it has made a world of difference in the speed of framing.

Trusses are set to arrive in early May. “I can see the fact that we can house two families now. And soon more,” Travis said. “That’s why I love my job.”

Myrtlewood Way will host our LGBTQ+ Pride Community Day on June 7 and then open for volunteer shifts. If you’d like to help us build Myrtlewood Way, please join the interest list here.

Twenty-Fifth Terrace – SW Portland

The namesake “terrace” is starting to become more evident. But the big, visible milestone would be the new, massive retaining walls.

The walls hold back soil and manage runoff on this hilly build site. They’re built with large, interlocking Ultrablocks. The blocks are sustainably made of concrete and come in different shapes and sizes, weighing up to two tons.

“It’s been a major undertaking just to get to this point,” said superintendent Greta Brown. Seeing the wall complete “feels really, really good,” she added.

Click here for a video showing Day 1 of the wall installation.

West Lake Grove – Lake Oswego

Volunteers are now framing two buildings. They finished framing and sheathing the first floor of Building 1 in April. Superintendent Hector Orozco expects the second floor to go faster. He noted that Building 1 is the most intricate design of the four buildings that volunteers will frame, with several wing walls.

Volunteers have raised all the exterior walls of Building 6 and are working on the interior walls. Big groups from First Tech Federal Credit Union, Westlake Consultants, and Travelers Insurance helped get a lot done quickly! Please get in touch if you’d like to sponsor a Team Builder for your company; learn more here.

Century Commons – Hillsboro

This 18-home community is looking lovely! Painters have started on the exterior of Building 8, which is the final one to get a dose of color.

The majority of units are in the interior finishing stages. Among other things, that includes final electrical trim out, attic insulation, and painting closet shelves.

Site superintendent Gerard Hoogeboom says they’re also working on rough grading and ensuring all final elevations are correct. This prepares the site for future landscaping work, as well as pouring concrete for sidewalks and driveways.

King City Commons – King City

All 16 homes here have received their Certificates of Occupancy. That means the Homeownership team can start to arrange purchase agreements, appraisals and third-party inspections. Once those results are received, the Construction team would make any necessary corrections before homeowners move in.

We recently hauled away the job trailer to make room for the community’s natural play area. A sand table for the kids has already been delivered! Trades will work on rough grading and pour footings for a bench and water feature.

You can see the team say farewell to their job trailer in the video below. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow all of our progress!