KPFF Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in downtown Vancouver, Washington.

Founded in Seattle in 1960, KPFF has provided structural and civil engineering and survey services for over 65 years, supporting clients including architects, public agencies, developers, and contractors on projects of all scales.

The firm’s engineers have long contributed to Vancouver’s built environment, completing more than 300 local projects ranging from residential and civic buildings to waterfront facilities and bridges.

The new office, located in the Vancouver City Hall building next to Esther Short Park, offers flexible space for the firm’s Vancouver-based engineers, to support clients and projects throughout Southwest Washington.

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Livermore Architecture and Engineering Inc., a Portland-based architecture and structural engineering firm, today announced that it has changed its company name to Gridwork AE Inc., effective Jan. 12, and has implemented a leadership transition to support the firm’s next phase of growth.
The new name, Gridwork AE, reflects the firm’s evolving identity and its integrated, collaborative approach to architecture and engineering. The rebrand aligns with the company’s vision for the future while maintaining its strong technical foundation and commitment to thoughtful design solutions.
In conjunction with the name change, Geoff Grummon-Beale has assumed the role of principal. He succeeds Gary Livermore, the founder of Livermore Architecture & Engineering, who is retiring. Mira Vorobets will lead the structural engineering department.
“This transition represents an exciting new chapter for our firm,” Grummon-Beale said. “Gridwork AE builds on the legacy of Livermore Architecture and Engineering while positioning us to better serve our clients through integrated design, technical excellence, and a strong collaborative culture.”
Livermore added, “I’m proud of what we’ve built and confident in the firm’s future under Geoff’s leadership. Gridwork AE reflects the strength of the team and the direction of the practice moving forward.”
The leadership change and rebrand do not affect the firm’s staff or ongoing projects. All client relationships, contracts, and operations will continue without interruption.
As part of the transition, Gridwork AE will roll out updated branding across its website, marketing materials, and project documentation. The firm’s Portland location and core services remain unchanged.
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About Gridwork AE
Gridwork AE is a Portland, Oregon–based architecture and structural engineering firm providing integrated design and technical services. The firm partners with clients across a variety of project types, delivering practical, innovative, and well-coordinated solutions through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Markets include industrial, food processing, manufacturing, office, commercial, public, and multifamily buildings.

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As we move on from our 75th anniversary this past year, we are thrilled to announce the following promotions that will carry us forward as we look to the next 75 years of Andersen Construction.

Ike Burkett | president, Seattle office
With over 18 years of construction experience, he leads with empathy, courage, humility and conviction — the foundation of our Seattle region.

Mark Horton | president, Portland office
His approachable and humble leadership style has earned the respect of our team, clients, and stakeholders alike in the Portland region.

Ben Gengler | vice president of operations, Portland office
Ben brings deep operational knowledge, gained from small and large scale projects, spanning nearly 30 years of construction experience.

Matt Sherman | vice president of Mid-Willamette Valley office
With over 17 years experience, Matt leads our region through our Core Values—ensuring a safe and people-first project.

Brian Knudsen | senior vice president of preconstruction
Brian’s passion for delivering on client’s needs and innovation in an ever-evolving market is at the heart of Brian’s commitment to the success of all project stakeholders.

Jerrod Kowalewski | vice president, health construction
This promotion represents a culmination of his 25 years of building in healthcare campuses. His industry expertise forms the basis of his exceptional leadership and delivery of high performing projects.

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Perlo Construction, a prominent Portland-metro-based general contractor, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Tacoma, Washington. It’s located in Tacoma Centre, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Founded in the 1950s, Perlo has a long history of construction in Washington state. Chris Gregg, president of Perlo, shares that “after decades of providing construction services in Washington state, establishing a permanent office in Tacoma is a natural evolution for us. This expansion demonstrates our dedication to the local community, our employees and our loyal clients and partners. We are committed to investing in Washington state well into the future.”

The Tacoma office will be led by Jordan Peterson, director of operations, who has been a key contributor to Perlo for more than 15 years. Peterson will play a central role in building local partnerships, supporting project teams, and guiding the strategic growth of Perlo’s Washington operations. Known for his steady leadership and passion for mentoring the next generation of construction professionals, Peterson embodies the collaborative, people-driven culture that defines Perlo.

As Perlo celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the company has been recognized as a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Perlo is proud to serve clients such as Amazon, Panattoni Development Company, Prologis, Schnitzer Properties, Specht Properties and Trammell Crow Company, among others.

Continuing its impressive growth trajectory, Perlo remains a leader in the construction industry. It’s dedicated to craftsmanship, lasting partnerships, and efficient project delivery across various sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, self-storage, health care, education, auto dealerships, office spaces, retail, and tenant improvements. The company’s headquarters is located in Tualatin, Oregon, with teams serving clients throughout the country.

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EC Electric, a leading electrical contractor, is proud to announce its successful certification under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, aligning with NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2. This achievement demonstrates EC Electric’s commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) across all areas of operation.

EC Electric’s cybersecurity framework now meets the Department of Defense’s updated requirements, ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This positions the company as a trusted partner, capable of meeting the evolving security expectations of federal clients and contractors.

“This certification is more than a regulatory milestone — it’s a reflection of our culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence,” said Kelly Grant, senior director of technology and facility security officer at EC Electric.

As the Department of Defense begins enforcing CMMC requirements in new contracts starting November 10, 2025, EC Electric stands ready to support national security initiatives with integrity, transparency, and cyber resilience.

EC Electric provides comprehensive electrical, technology, and energy solutions across commercial, industrial, and government sectors. As part of the E-J Group family, EC Electric now offers nationwide expertise, expanding its ability to deliver innovation, safety, and reliability to clients across the U.S.

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Portland, Oregon – AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC (AKS) announced a merger with Lancaster Mobley of Portland, Oregon, effective October 1, 2025. Through this partnership, AKS broadens its reach into the traffic engineering and planning sector, while Lancaster Mobley gains the resources and support needed to keep advancing safe, diverse, and efficient transportation solutions.
Lancaster Mobley is a consulting firm that focuses primarily on traffic engineering and transportation planning services. Based in Portland, Oregon, they also have regional offices in Bend, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1983 by Tom Lancaster, Lancaster Mobley brings over 40 years of industry experience as Oregon’s longest-standing independent transportation engineering and planning firm. Current managing principal Todd Mobley started with the company in 1997 and bought the practice in 2007. Notable projects include the Eastside Park and Ride redevelopment planning with TriMet, McMinnville Landing area plan with the city of McMinnville, traffic signal and street lighting for the Portland State University Gateway project, and the city of Sandy’s award-winning Cedar Park project.
AKS has worked with Lancaster Mobley for over 25 years and is looking forward to formalizing that partnership. The two companies have completed hundreds of successful projects together, creating a strong foundation for the companies to streamline their operations. Clients will continue to enjoy the positive working relationships they have with the Lancaster Mobley team, working under the AKS name.
As part of the transition, AKS welcomes Todd Mobley as a co-owner. “Our traffic engineering services dovetail with many of the civil engineering services that AKS provides, so moving this proven partnership under one umbrella will streamline cooperation and collaboration, resulting in stronger projects, relationships, and communities,” states Mobley.
From AKS CEO Blair Carlson: “We know Lancaster’s team well – many of us have worked with them for years. We respect their work and have built strong working relationships. The workflows moving forward should be natural because we already have such strong relationships with their teams. Adding traffic engineering services in-house will provide additional value and efficiencies to our clients and opportunities for cross-training to our teams.”
AKS is a consulting engineering company offering civil engineering, land use planning, land surveying, construction surveying, aerial surveying, hydrographic surveying, water resources, landscape architecture, natural resources, arborist, forestry/forest engineering, and construction support services. In addition to Lancaster Mobley’s existing downtown Portland location, AKS has offices in Bend, Keizer, The Dalles, and Tualatin, Oregon; and Kirkland, Richland, Vancouver, Wenatchee, and White Salmon, Washington. Established in 1996, AKS works in the private development, public infrastructure, and energy markets and is credited with designing some of the largest mixed-use communities in the region. AKS has earned recognition as a Top Workplace in Oregon every year since 2018.

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Steelhead Metal & Fab LLC (Steelhead) announced today the construction of a new fabrication facility at its Salem, Oregon campus. The new, 7,200-square-foot facility will feature new state-of-the-art plasma cutting equipment and a 10-ton overhead crane. The new structure will be the fifth building on the Steelhead campus and will bring the total production and administration buildings area to over 40,000 square feet.

“Our new production facility, and the addition of industry leading tools and talent will greatly increase our capacity and significantly shorten lead times. Over 26 years of operation, we’ve consistently demonstrated that we’re at our best when taking on large, complex, one-off projects that require exacting fabrication, proactive communication and mastery of logistics. These strategic additions will yield greater efficiency to our industry leading steel fabrication capabilities,” said Mike Kreitzberg, Steelhead’s owner.

Steelhead also announced two additional strategic additions to its operation. Steel design veteran Pedro Rodriguez joins the team and will manage the steel design and detailing team. In addition to decades of proven steel design leadership, Mr. Rodriguez is fluent in the use of Tekla Structures software, another strategic acquisition that will integrate with Steelhead’s existing suite of CAD software.

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Marion Resource Recovery Facility announces the rebranding of the company to Re:Source Community Waste Solutions.

Serving Marion County, Oregon since 2000, Re:Source provides waste and recycling processing that focuses on recovery — reclaiming materials such as wood, rock, concrete, metal, cardboard, and organics — before efficiently consolidating and transporting waste, with much of the reclaimed material staying in the community for reuse. As a result, the facility is expected to divert 75,000 tons of waste away from area landfills in 2025 alone.

Along with processing all county transfer station and curbside collection waste, Re:Source also intakes contractors’ construction and demolition debris, and accepts public drop-offs of household waste and recycling.

“Our vision was to create a brand that reflects our broader mission — one that’s forward-thinking, collaborative, and rooted in sustainability,” says Kevin Hines, COO. “We’re excited to continue to work with local government and area partners to engage our community and lead the way in responsible waste management.”

Beyond representing the facility’s primary function of recovering valuable materials, the new name points to the organization’s focus on being a dependable source of solutions for the region’s evolving waste needs. You can learn more about how Re:Source is working to safeguard the health of our communities and environment at .

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Portland, Oregon — 4/17/2025 — HL Stearns, the area’s leading provider of commercial and architectural lighting and controls solutions, announced today that it established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effectively transitioning ownership of the company to its employees.

This strategic move ensures the long-term viability of the company while rewarding the employees who have contributed to its growth and success over many years. Under the new ESOP structure, 100 percent of the company’s stock has been transferred to a trust for the benefit of HL Stearns’ employees.

“Creating an ESOP was a natural next step for our company,” said Shawn Golden, president/CEO of HL Stearns. “We’ve always believed that our employees are the heart of what we do. This transition allows each of them to share directly in the value they help create every day.”

The ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. It also offers significant benefits, including enhanced retirement savings, increased employee engagement, and a strong foundation for continued growth and innovation.

Founded in 1958, HL Stearns has grown to more than 50 employees. It’s headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a satellite office in Springfield, and serves customers across Oregon & SW Washington. The move to an ESOP will help preserve the company’s legacy and maintain its independence while building an ownership-driven culture.

“We’re excited about what this means for our team and our customers,” said Brian Tanz, director of operations & finance. “Employee ownership deepens our commitment to excellence, accountability, and service.”

HL Stearns was advised in the transaction by Chartwell Financial and ESOP Law Group.

About HL Stearns:
HL Stearns is a manufacturer’s sales representative of commercial and architectural lighting and lighting controls – supporting the commercial construction industry in Oregon & SW Washington market for 67 years. For more information, visit .

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The partners at Carlson Veit Junge Architects announce the rebranding of their firm as Facet Architects.

“With the recent retirement of the previous principals, we felt it was time to make an update that allows all of our employees to see themselves in the name of the company,” says Nick Wallace, one of the firm’s three current principals alongside Angela Flores and Michael Junge. “This inclusivity is a core value of the company, so it seemed right to select a name that is symbolic of our process of gathering information from clients, building users, and the community in a multi-faceted approach to finding solutions.”

Based in Salem, Oregon, Facet Architects provides architecture and interior design services in the surrounding area and 12 additional states across the country. Its portfolio spans multiple categories and ranges from new construction to remodels. Recent projects include Marion County Health and Human Services, Capitol Subaru, and the Courthouse Club Fitness Battle Creek remodel.

As Facet Architects, they are committed to building on the firm’s 70+ year foundation, providing no-nonsense, practical guidance while finding innovative ways to make spaces that serve the needs of those who use them. You can follow along at .

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