GAB Report event briefing

Tour: Modular Affordable Multi-Family in Portland

  • DateNov 3, 2026 · 3:00 pm GMT-0800
  • FormatIn Person
  • LocationPortland, OR

About the event

This site tour offers an in-depth examination of the Paul Edwards Building, a three-story development providing 22 one-bedroom affordable housing units for low-income veterans. Project team members lead the tour through the active construction site to review the detailing, design, and assembly methods used in volumetric modular light-frame wood construction. Participants will learn how modular wood techniques help manage project costs and accelerate construction timelines. The walkthrough encourages interactive technical discussion regarding code compliance, structural connections, and the integration of essential building systems across modular units.

What you’ll learn

  • Identify design and construction considerations for light-frame wood volumetric modular buildings that contribute to occupant health, safety, and welfare, including structural integrity, fire resistance, and code-compliant assembly
  • Explain how structural and architectural systems are integrated within light-frame wood volumetric modules, and at module interfaces to maintain building performance and protect occupant safety
  • Examine connection and inter-module detailing strategies used to provide structural capacity, fire resistance, and continuity of building systems in accordance with applicable code requirements
  • Understand how coordination among owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and modular manufacturers supports successful design, fabrication, and installation of volumetric modular buildings.

Attendance notes

This is an active jobsite. Attendees must wear personal protective equipment, including a safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses, and sturdy hard-soled flat shoes. A limited number of loaner PPE items will be available for those who indicate the need during registration.


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