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KPFF hires Kniphuisen as civil designer
ENGINEERING Cara Kniphuisen has joined KPFF as a civil designer. She has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering (with an emphasis on sustainable engineering) from Virginia Tech University. She then […]
KPFF adds Schmidtke as civil project engineer
ENGINEERING Paul Schmidtke has joined KPFF as a civil project engineer. He is involved in a variety of site development projects for the firm. Schmidtke is a Professional Engineer and […]
Palmer promoted by Merryman Barnes
ARCHITECTURE Merryman Barnes has promoted Amy Palmer to associate principal. Since rejoining the firm two years ago (she previously was an intern), Palmer has led several major projects 鈥� including […]
Mark joins KPFF as senior project manager
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Linda Mark. She is a senior project manager, environmental scientist, geomorphologist and hydrologist with 20 years of professional experience. Mark provides environmental services for the firm鈥檚 […]
BBT Architects hires Conner as design staff
ARCHITECTURE Ryan Conner has joined BBT Architects as design staff. His work experience includes educational environments where interaction and discovery take center stage. He has a master鈥檚 degree in architecture […]
GRI adds Moe as staff geologist
ENGINEERING Rud Moe has joined GRI as a full-time staff geologist. He is responsible for completing subsurface investigations, conducting laboratory tests of soil and rock, and providing construction observation services […]
GRI hires Haynes as engineering staff
ENGINEERING Matthew Haynes has joined GRI as engineering staff. His duties include evaluation, design and management of pavement projects. He has performed pavement condition index (PCI) surveys, assisted design work […]
GRI’s Baumann named ASCE branch’s secretary
ENGINEERING Alex Baumann, a staff engineer in GRI鈥檚 office in Vancouver, Washington, has been named secretary for the Southwest Washington branch of ASCE鈥檚 Oregon Section. He publishes weekly newsletters that […]
Smerdon named staff geologist by GRI
ENGINEERING GRI has named Curtis Smerdon a staff geologist. He is responsible for completing subsurface investigations, laboratory tests of soil and rock, and site reconnaissance for a wide range of […]
Tonkon Torp’s Newman joins nonprofit’s board
LAW Tonkon Torp attorney聽Danny Newman聽has been appointed to the Oregon Health Justice Center鈥檚 board of directors. OHJC is a not-for-profit law firm that provides legal services for medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) […]
Miller Nash’s Robinson joins advisory board
LAW Miller Nash Graham & Dunn聽attorney Amy Robinson recently was appointed to serve on the Washington State University Vancouver Advisory Board for WSU鈥檚 Carson College of Business. By building industry […]
Stantec adds Richards as principal in Portland
ENGINEERING Joseph Richards has joined Stantec鈥檚 Portland office as a principal and a civil and water resources engineer. He will work to strengthen the team鈥檚 ecosystem restoration practice 鈥� both […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
