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Otak adds Kwiecienski as architectural intern
ARCHITECTURE Christina Kwiecienski has joined Otak鈥檚 Portland office as an architectural intern. She has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin and four years of […]
Larson serving Otak as consultant architect
ARCHITECTURE Otak has added Gary Larson as a consultant architect working out of its headquarters in Portland. He will provide the firm with architectural design leadership. He previously was a […]
Otak adds McEwen as civil engineering technician
ENGINEERING Amiana McEwen has joined Otak鈥檚 Vancouver office as a civil engineering technician. She has served as an environmental scientist and a field biologist, and obtained a Bachelor of Science […]
Otak adds Barrett as senior project assistant
ADMINISTRATION Sheryl Barrett has returned to Otak鈥檚 Gearhart office as a senior project assistant. She has 17 years of combined accounting, office management and human resource experience. She has nine […]
Otak adds Kent as assistant stormwater planner
PLANNING Edward 鈥淐ody鈥� Kent has joined Otak鈥檚 office in Vancouver, Washington, as an assistant stormwater planner. He has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in geology from the University of Wyoming and a […]
Cruz joins Farleigh Wada Witt
LAW Farleigh Wada Witt has added Gustavo (Tavo) Cruz Jr. His practice focuses on commercial finance, corporate finance and general business. He has more than 20 years of experience representing […]
McCombs promoted by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Kristian McCombs to senior project designer. She has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Portland. She focuses her work […]
Hlavaty joins Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has hired Matt Hlavaty as a project engineer. He has six years of engineering experience, including work on civil, geotechnical and environmental projects. He also has […]
Brannan promoted by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted William Brannan to associate. He has 15 years of engineering experience working on large, complex rehabilitations as well as projects involving erosion control, hydrology […]
Miller joins Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has hired Paige Miller as a project designer. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and has a Bachelor of Science in […]
Wesolovski joins Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has hired Alexander Wesolovski as a project designer. He has extensive experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, and now focuses his efforts on stormwater management […]
Hankel promoted by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Mike Hankel to senior project designer. He is responsible for working with senior staff on a variety of projects, and coordinating day-to-day communication with […]
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- $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
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- 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
