PROJECT UPDATE: Rebuilding Killingsworth from the Ashes: Structural Milestone Reached on 10,000 SF Warehouse Restoration
REBUILDING A BURNED WAREHOUSE: A Major Construction Milestone
For more than 45 years, JHC Companies has served as a Portland-based commercial general contractor, and no two projects have ever been the same. One of our current projects on Killingsworth in North Portland is a perfect example.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Type: Warehouse Reconstruction
Building Size: 10,000 SF
Location: Portland, Oregon
General Contractor: JHC Companies
Project Phase: Structural Rebuild
This 10,000 square foot warehouse began as a challenging restoration project following a full burn-out.
Despite the conditions, the project presented an opportunity to rebuild the structure with modern systems and a stronger structural framework.
Structural reconstruction underway on a 10,000 SF commercial warehouse in Portland, Oregon with JHC Companies.
STRUCTURAL BACKBONE REINSTALLED
The new structural backbone is now fully in place, including:
Heavy timber posts and beams
Engineered wood framing
Reinforced structural connections
Precise alignment to stabilize and square the building
With the structural system installed, the building has moved from an exposed shell to a stable, structurally sound framework ready for the next phase of construction. What was once open sky is now framed and prepared for systems installation and interior build-out.
What was once open sky is now framed and prepared for systems installation and interior build-out.
With the structural system installed, the building has moved from an exposed shell to a stable, structurally sound framework ready for the next phase of construction.
Concrete pour underway on a 10,000 SF commercial warehouse in Portland, Oregon with JHC Companies.
STRATEGIC SEQUENCING ON THE JOBSITE
Construction sequencing plays a critical role in maintaining project momentum.
For this project, the process follows a deliberate flow:
Allow the slab to fully cure
Stack system rough-ins by trade
Complete inspections in sequence
Close in the building envelope
Begin interior build-out
Over the next several weeks, multiple trades will begin installing the building’s primary systems.
This approach keeps the jobsite organized while allowing multiple trades to work efficiently together.
Reconstruction underway on a 10,000 SF commercial warehouse in Portland, Oregon with JHC Companies.
NEXT PHASE: Building Systems Installation
Upcoming work includes:
Storm tie-ins and underground utilities
Fire sprinkler rough-ins across the new ceiling plane
Primary electrical service and distribution
Plumbing and HVAC rough-ins
Fire alarm installation
Exterior wall framing and siding
Insulation, drywall, and interior construction
Just weeks ago, this site was little more than mud, ash, and daylight.
Bringing a challenging project to life.
FROM ASHES → PROGRESS
Today, it’s a stabilized structure with clear direction and visible forward progress.
Projects like this highlight the importance of experienced coordination, strong field leadership, and collaboration across the construction team.
Each phase is carefully sequenced to maintain efficiency across trades while keeping the project moving forward without delays.
At JHC Companies, this is the kind of work we take pride in delivering.
BUILDING FORWARD with JHC COMPANIES.
As reconstruction continues, the project will transition from structural stabilization to full system installation and interior build-out. With coordinated trades and deliberate sequencing, the building is steadily moving toward completion.
Follow along as this project continues to take shape.
Project Leadership
John Fifield
Project Manager
John leads the coordination and execution of this project, working closely with the client, design team, and trade partners to keep construction moving forward safely and efficiently.
PLANNING A COMMERCIAL PROJECT?
JHC Companies has served the Pacific Northwest since 1981, delivering commercial construction projects throughout Portland and the surrounding region. From complex tenant improvements to structural rebuilds and ground-up commercial construction, JHC Companies works with developers, architects, and property owners throughout the Pacific Northwest to bring challenging projects to life - this is what we do.
The earlier a construction partner is involved, the easier it becomes to align budgets, schedules, and design decisions before construction begins. If you're planning a commercial project in the Portland area, our team can help guide the process from the very beginning.