BUILDING TOURS

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Columbia River

Western Oregon
  In-Person Tour

Journey west of Portland to Oregon’s epic coast as you explore forest and finished building in gorgeous Astoria and surrounding areas.

Blue Star Donuts (Portland’s gourmet favorite) and hot coffee/tea served before departure, courtesy of Henkel. Lunch provided.

NOTE:

  • This tour is not scheduled to return in time for Tuesday’s 3:00 PM keynote presentation.
  • All tour attendees must ride on the provided buses—no riding to and from tour stops in separate vehicles is allowed. Attendees must wear long pants and sturdy, close-toed shoes such as hiking or work boots. Anyone wearing short pants, skirts, dresses, raised heels, tennis shoes, open toed shoes or other attire not appropriate for an active construction site or work area may be excluded from certain stops. Additional required protective equipment provided by conference organizers.

Site Visits

Big Creek Tree Farm

A deeply immersive exploration of the mass timber ecosystem begins in the forest. Participants embark early from the Oregon Convention Center along a beautiful route to the Big Creek Tree Farm where they will experience a guided walk through a managed forest where forestry experts will discuss sustainable practices, operations and economic impacts, as well as social and community aspects.

Columbia River Maritime Museum + Mariners Hall

The Columbia River Maritime Museum offers a unique combination of experiences, where an extensive collection of seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, and fine art come to life through exciting and informative exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The new Mariners Hall building, which showcases a dramatic curved timber roof, echoing the ribbed construction of wooden boats, provides a visual contrast to the original museum’s iconic curved massing. Curved glulam ribs, spanning up to 60 feet, support more than 150 prefabricated purlin-plywood panels, forming an all-wood roof anchored by strategically placed timber and steel columns.

Architect of Record: Opsis Architecture
Contractor: Rickenbach Construction
Structural Engineer & Timber Design-Build: StructureCraft
Glulam Manufacturer: Zip-O-Laminators
Exhibits: Storyline Studio
Civil: KPFF
MEP: Interface Engineering
Landscape: Walker Macy
Signage / Environmental Graphics: Sparks + Sullivan
Project Manager: Klosh Group
Transportation: Kittelson & Associates