NW LINE

JATC

JHC Companies completed the NW Line JATC training facility in Battle Ground, Washington, delivering a 40,000 square foot campus designed for hands-on lineman training. The project includes multiple pre-engineered metal buildings, classrooms, offices, and specialized indoor training environments supporting workforce development across the Pacific Northwest.

The NW Line JATC campus includes two pre-engineered steel buildings: an 18,000 SF commercial building and 22,000 SF training center. The commercial building has 12 Class A offices, a boardroom, and three classrooms, two can become one multipurpose room to accommodate 330 people. The training center features three more classrooms, on site tool storage, locker rooms, a mezzanine with four more offices, and a large training room with asphalt flooring and 48-foot ceilings to accommodate training poles.

The use of pre-engineered metal buildings allowed for efficient construction, large clear spans, and the flexibility required to accommodate specialized training environments. These systems provided both durability and speed, helping the project meet an accelerated schedule.

CIDA Architecture

AKS Engineering & Forestry

American Builders Excellence in Design - Building of the Year Award

Front view of a modern commercial building with blue exterior walls, large reflective windows, and small landscaping with plants and stones in front.
Modern school building with four flags on flagpoles, including the American flag, under a clear blue sky, surrounded by landscaped area and a sidewalk.
Several wooden poles are arranged vertically on a dark indoor gym floor, with some lying on the ground. The setting appears to be a warehouse or training facility with industrial metal beams and a high ceiling with bright lighting.
Outdoor view of a modern building with metal exterior walls, a staircase, and a shaded seating area with two people sitting at a picnic table. There are trees and parked cars in the background.
A bright room with large windows and a potted plant, containing several round tables with wooden chairs.
Modern commercial building with black-framed glass doors and windows, covered entrance walkway, and a parking lot in the background under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a large industrial building with metal walls and ceiling, showing wooden logs and utility vehicles, including a bucket truck, with construction materials stored along the walls.
Modern industrial building with a blue and white exterior, small trees lining the sidewalk, and a woman sitting on the curb on a sunny day.
Modern conference room with a long wooden table, black leather chairs, wall-mounted TV, large windows with shades, and a view outside of a truck and greenery.
Indoor sports facility or training area with red and gray walls, high ceiling, exposed ducts and pipes, and multiple round tables with red stools, featuring branding for Milwaukee and NW Line JAC.
Indoor hallway leading to a garage or warehouse with a large white utility truck visible outside through the open door.
Modern commercial building with large glass doors, labeled 'BLDG A,' surrounded by landscaped area with small plants and rocks, under a partly cloudy sky.
Exterior of a modern building with siding, windows, and outdoor lighting, under a partly cloudy sky.
Empty industrial or commercial warehouse space with high ceilings, large windows, and metallic ducts and beams.
Office reception desk with a glass window behind, decorated with green plants and a small flower arrangement, clock on the wall.
Inside a construction or industrial building exposing large electrical panels, wiring, and ductwork, with two wooden logs on the ground.
Modern grey building with a parking lot in front, designated for handicap parking. American flags and flagpoles are in the background, with trees and blue sky.
Empty modern conference room with a large table, black office chairs, large windows showing an outdoor landscape, and a wall-mounted TV.
An industrial style break room with red walls, silver ventilation ducts, and black ceiling. There are high tables with red cushioned stools, a black seating bench with toolboxes, and a pegboard with tools on the wall. The floor is carpeted in dark gr
Modern office reception area with wooden desk, potted plants, reception computer, and a doorway leading to additional rooms.
Exterior view of a modern industrial building with metal siding, large windows, and a clean paved driveway under a clear blue sky.
Modern waiting room with large front window, gray sofa, four chairs, potted plants, and exposed ductwork ceiling.
Indoor space with logs and poles, camping or outdoor gear, signs on wall, large open area, high ceiling, natural light from large windows.
Modern industrial building with a dry riverbed landscape and young trees.
Interior of a warehouse or gym with wooden poles on the floor, a high ceiling with lights, and a partial wooden wall with safety equipment and a monitor.
Modern building with gray panels, surrounded by a parking lot with designated handicapped parking spaces, three flags including the United States flag, and a clear blue sky.
Empty classroom or meeting room with black tables and chairs, large windows showing outdoor greenery and parking lot, in bright natural light.
Outdoor area with gray building wall, air conditioning unit, exhaust fan, and picnic tables under a metal canopy, with a parking lot and trees in the background.
Interior of a large industrial warehouse with wooden logs, utility vehicles, and construction equipment.
Commercial kitchen with stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel tables, and a serving area window.
An empty modern lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, a clock, a mounted TV, and an exit sign, featuring exposed ductwork and industrial-style lighting.
Commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, worktables, stove, oven, and ventilation hood.
Modern kitchenette and dining area with gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a round table with four chairs.
Classroom with desks, a whiteboard, and a digital projector screen displaying a setup menu, with a wall-mounted whiteboard and electrical outlets visible.
A modern commercial building with gray and white exterior, large windows, surrounded by a black chain-link fence and parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.
A modern industrial warehouse building with gray and white exterior panels, large garage door, and black ventilation speakers mounted on the walls. The area in front is paved, with some pipes stacked near the right corner, under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a large industrial warehouse with a high, arched metal roof, concrete floor, wooden beams, and construction equipment including a Bobcat loader and logs.
Large metal building with white walls and metal roof, surrounded by an empty parking lot and a fenced area, with utility vehicles parked nearby. Some grassy patches in the foreground, trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Exterior view of a modern commercial building labeled BLDG A with large glass windows, landscaped with plants and rocks, under a clear blue sky.
Modern commercial or institutional building with white and gray exterior, large windows, metal staircase, outdoor benches, and a parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.
Exterior view of a large, modern industrial warehouse with gray paneling, a roller door, and two wall-mounted speakers, under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern building with flags in front, surrounded by landscaped area and parking lot.

SCOPE OF WORK

Ground-up construction of training campus

Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) installation

Classroom and administrative space construction

Indoor training yard for lineman instruction

Site development, paving, and utilities

Full MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

Interior finishes, furnishings, and landscaping

PROJECT DETAILS

40,000 SF

February 2023

Battle Ground, Washington

Training facility / institutional

Multiple pre-engineered metal buildings

2024 Building of the Year (American Buildings) Award

DJC Article

PROJECT CHALLENGES

This project required coordination of multiple large-scale pre-engineered metal buildings while maintaining schedule efficiency and quality standards. Integrating specialized training environments—including a large indoor pole yard—required precise structural coordination and planning.

Delivering a complex, multi-building campus while maintaining an accelerated timeline was a key focus, with the project completed nearly six weeks ahead of schedule.