Benson Polytechnic High School is Portland Public Schools (PPS) only Comprehensive Focus Option High School, serving students from all PPS neighborhoods. Benson’s CTE programs include Arts & Communications, Health Occupations, and Industry & Engineering. This diverse array of programs meant unique needs for each classroom, to meet the needs and expectations of students and faculty.

Glumac provided Electrical and Technology Integration/Low-Voltage design services for the complete renovation of the 375,000 sf polytechnic high school. The campus is a designated Portland Historic Landmark, meaning special considerations needed to be taken in design of systems to preserve the structure’s historical integrity. Glumac was able to determine a way to include rooftop photo-voltaic array while maintaining the look expected of the historic campus.

Electrical

• Entirely new electrical system
• New emergency generator
• New electrical distribution including convenience outlets and connection to powered equipment

Technology Integration/Low-Voltage

• Telecommunications spaces
• Voice/data cabling infrastructure to support Internet Protocol devices
• CATV systems
• Building security system CCTV
• Access control and intrusion detection system
• Performance specs for fire alarms
• Performance specs for distributed antenna system for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage

Awards/Certifications

• LEED Platinum
• A4LE Pinnacle award

Project Facts
Size: 375,000 sf
Construction Cost: $220,000,000
Start/End Date: July 2021 / September 2024
Delivery Method: Design Collaboration
Architect: Bassetti Architects
Contractor: Andersen Construction
Owner: Portland Public Schools
Services: Electrical, Technology Integration

Images courtesy of Benjamin Benschneider Photography