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Sreedhar joins GRI as project pavement engineer
ENGINEERING GRI has hired Shashwath Sreedhar as project pavement engineer. He has more than three years of experience analyzing and designing asphalt and concrete pavement structures for pavement-related projects. Sreedhar […]
Nolan receives promotion from GRI
ENGINEERING GRI has promoted Dawn Nolan to information services lead and technical editor. She is responsible for leading the firm’s specialty QA/QC programs, verifying adherence to project standards and documentation, […]
GRI adds Strasilla as engineering staff
ENGINEERING Jakob Strasilla has joined GRI as engineering staff after attaining both a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering from the University […]
A roundup of top bidders for Jan. 6, 2023
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $13.2 million contract for work on Interstate 84.
New home coming for PSU’s School of Art + Design
A proposal to construct a new classroom building on the Portland State University campus is moving through the city’s design review process.
Vitus Construction, Inc.: District Wide Restroom Renovations – Three Rivers School District
REQUESTING SUBCONTRACTOR PROPOSALS District Wide Restroom Renovations – Three Rivers School District Six School Locations Bids Due: Thursday, January 26th by 2:00 pm Each school will be awarded on an […]
AGC of America survey: modest optimism for 2023
Contractors are looking forward to pursuing public funding and projects in 2023, a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America found.
Clark/Kjos Architects adds Braunger as multimedia specialist
ARCHITECTURE Casey Braunger has joined Clark/Kjos Architects as a multimedia specialist. He will be responsible for creating and managing multimedia content for various projects. That work will include creating videos, […]
Zuckerman joins Energy Trust of Oregon board
NONPROFIT Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit that helps utility customers save energy and benefit from renewable power, has appointed Ellen Zuckerman to its board of directors. Zuckerman started her energy-efficiency […]
Scott Edwards Architecture hires Culaba as designer
ARCHITECTURE Michelle Culaba has joined Scott Edwards Architecture as a designer. She has more than two years of design experience, with a special focus on private residences. She currently is […]
Leong now a Scott Edwards Architecture designer
ARCHITECTURE Scott Edwards Architecture has hired Kevin Leong as a designer. He has five years of design experience. Currently, he is working on Banfield Pet Hospital projects. Leong has a […]
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