Grant Requirements for the Oregon School Capital Improvements Matching Program
Recipients of a grant under the Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching Program (OSCIM Program) must enter into a Grant Agreement with the State of Oregon. The Agreement includes several items that directly relate to the [...]
Grants for School Facilities in Oregon
School districts across Oregon have access to several types of state-funded grants. Two of these grant programs are administered by the Office of School Facilities (created by the Oregon Legislature in 2015): the Oregon School [...]
Tips for your next Construction Manager / General Contractor Project
Many school districts are moving forward with capital projects large and small in the coming months. At both ends of the spectrum, many districts are hoping to gain financial and logistical benefits by engaging construction managers [...]
Considerations for Public Agency Use of Construction Manager / General Contractor Procurement
Many school districts and other public agencies are considering using a special process for capital projects, by engaging the contractor through the construction manager / general contractor (“CM/GC”) method. Use of this procurement method requires [...]
Record-Keeping on Your Next Construction Project
Once the dust has settled after a remodel or new construction is completed, it is tempting to put the project in the rear-view mirror and move on. However, that can lead to problems down the [...]
New Law on Time Limits for Concerns with Construction Workmanship
In Oregon, there is a time limit for a school district, or any property owner, to raise concerns with its contractors about potentially faulty construction workmanship. Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 12.135(2), a school district as [...]
Facilities Going Green
In recent years, we have seen many positive impacts from the new construction of “Green” school facilities around Oregon. However, it does not necessarily take a new building or a laborious remodel to create a [...]
Avoiding and Resolving Disputes About Building Performance
Over the next few years, school districts across the state will spend millions on construction and renovations. It is an exciting time; schools are testing new products, new building control systems, and new methods and components. Since [...]
