Culture, Education and Leisure
The Ritz-Carlton - Block 216
United StatesContractors: Western Partitions Inc.
Project description
New 460’ 35-story tower is the 5th largest tower in Portland:
- The Ritz-Carlton Residences – 15 Floors
- The Ritz-Carlton Restaurant and Spa – 2 Floors
- The Ritz-Carton Hotel – 11 Floors
- 7-story “Podium” for the tower is a full city block
- 158,000 square feet Class A Office Space – 5 Floors
- Ballrooms, Conference Center, Food Hall and Retail – 2 Floors
Main information
Sustainability certification goal
Building size
35 stories, 1.1MSF
Building purpose / type
Hotel, Residences, Class-A Business Space
Building owner name
BPM Real Estate Group
Architect name
GBD
Contractors
Western Partitions Inc.
Company name: Western Partitions Inc.
Main Representative: Victor Roach (President)
Number of collaborators: 1,600 employees nationwide
Specialties: Drywall, Acoustical Systems, Wall Panels
Founded in: 1972
Biography: Western Partitions Inc. is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, pre-fab, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, fireproofing and more.
Website: wpibuilds.com
Key Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions, worker availability limitations, and other COVID-19 impacts faced by our industry.
- Work schedule dictated the exterior manlift be removed prior to construction being finished. Level 24 and above had to be stocked prior to its removal and any additional board stocked had to be 8’ to fit in the interior elevators.
Key Achievements
- WPI excelled within the demanding finish expectations of the Project Design Team, delivering the highest quality finishes possible for the drywall, plaster and various specialty ceiling assemblies on display throughout the amenity spaces, guest rooms, and condos.
- Peaking at over 180 WPI workers onsite during construction, WPI’s onsite leadership team seamlessly delivered materials, managed access equipment, and the tools necessary to deliver the job per the project schedule while maintaining worker safety and the highest levels of workmanship.
Sustainability in the project
- WPI supported the LEED Gold certified construction by supplying and installing spray applied fireproofing, light gauge framing, insulation, drywall, drywall finishes, plaster assemblies, acoustical ceiling assemblies, and wood ceilings. WPI excelled within the demanding finish expectations of the Project Design Team, delivering the highest quality finishes possible for the drywall, plaster and various specialty ceiling assemblies on display throughout the amenity spaces, guest rooms, and condos
75% of waste generated during Block 216’s construction was recycled to avoid landfills. Low-emitting materials including paint, insulation, and composite wood and flooring were prioritized throughout the hotel
Saint-Gobain products & systems
Benefits
Interior Walls
Type X Drywall
Moisture resistance
M2Tech Type X Drywall
Interior application – 1
Glasroc Tilebacker, Glasroc Shaftliner
Impact resistant
Extreme Abuse Type X Drywall
Owner’s testimonial
BPM Real Estate Group
BPM has been very successful in the construction and acquisition of more than 4,400 market rate and affordable apartment units, 44 senior communities, over 1 million GSF of office space, hotel space and other real estate related asset classes.
Architect’s testimonial
GBD
GBD was an early adopter of green building rating system such as LEED, and continues to be one of the nation’s leaders in sustainable planning, design and development.
Saint-Gobain Project Manager’s testimonial
Chris Fiore
Assisted with making sure WPI was receiving products throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic to not disrupt job deadlines throughout the length of the project
Saint-Gobain Team
Chris Fiore
Photographer’s name
Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton