The market
Hillsboro, west of Portland, is a major Pacific Northwest data center cluster and is one of the primary markets in CBRE's semiannual North America reports.
[1]Beyond the metro, Oregon hosts large hyperscale campuses in The Dalles along the Columbia River and in Prineville in central Oregon.
Where we work
Hillsboro and the Portland metro; The Dalles; Prineville; and other Oregon sites on request.
What Oregon builds need from a crew
- Rain and cold. OSP and campus fiber work runs through wet winters. Splice closures and enclosures need clean, dry prep — tents and heaters are part of the scope, not an afterthought.
- Remote campuses. Eastern and central Oregon sites are far from the airport and from lodging capacity. We book lodging early and plan around the drive.
- Oregon licensing. Low-voltage work in Oregon has its own licensing rules. We confirm the requirement for your specific scope before we mobilize.
Crews we deploy here
- Fiber splicing
- OTDR testing and certification
- Structured cabling
- Rack and stack
- Outside plant
- Punch and QA/QC
Logistics
Crews fly into Portland International. Hillsboro sites are a short drive; eastern Oregon sites are several hours. Standard rotation 21 on / 7 off, 12-hour day or night shifts.
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- Do you cover the eastern Oregon data center sites?
- Yes. The Dalles, Prineville and other central and eastern Oregon sites are covered. They are further from lodging, so we plan drive times into shift start.
- Does Oregon require a license for low-voltage work?
- Oregon has its own limited energy electrical licensing through the Building Codes Division and contractor registration through the CCB. Requirements depend on the exact scope. We confirm them before we quote.
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