What is Engineering Excellence
What Is Engineering Excellence? The Engineering Excellence Awards competition recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement and value. The EEA program was created […]
About ACEC Oregon
About ACEC Oregon Founded in 1956, American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon (ACEC Oregon) represents more than 115 firms, employing approximately 4,000 employees. Our primary goal is to protect […]
2021 Legislative Session Preview
2021 Legislative Session Preview The Oregon Legislature begins the 2021 session looking much like it did in 2019. Democrats will hold strong majorities in both chambers with Senate President Peter […]
Oregon State University Marine Studies Initiative Building
Project of the Year Oregon State University Marine Studies Initiative Building Submitting Firms: Geotechnical Resources Inc. (GRI), KPFF, YGH Architecture Location: Newport Client/Owner: Oregon State University Other Consultants/Key Participants: Andersen […]
Astoria Waterfront Bridge Replacements
Best in Category: Transportation Astoria Waterfront Bridge Replacements Submitting Firm: DOWL Location: Astoria Client/Owner: City of Astoria Other Consultants/Key Participants: Casso Consulting (stormwater runoff, treatment design); Epic Land Solutions (right-of-way, […]
Barbara Walker Crossing
Grand Award Barbara Walker Crossing Submitting Firm: KPFF Location: Portland Client/Owner: Portland Parks Foundation Other Consultants/Key Participants: Ed Carpenter (artist), Geotechnical Resources Inc. (geotechnical), Morgan Holen & Associates (arborist), Pacific […]
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail – Wyeth to Lindsey Creek
Grand Award Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail – Wyeth to Lindsey Creek Submitting Firm: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Location: Columbia River Gorge Client/Owner: Western Federal Lands Highway Division Other […]
West Burnside Safety Improvements (NW 18th & 19th Avenues)
Grand Award West Burnside Safety Improvements (NW 18th & 19th Avenues) Submitting Firm: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. Location: Portland Client/Owner: City of Portland, Portland Bureau of Transportation Other Consultants/Key […]
Kronberg Park Multi-Use Walkway
Small Project Award Kronberg Park Multi-Use Walkway Submitting Firm: Otak Inc. Location: Milwaukie Client/Owner: City of Milwaukie Other Consultants/Key Participants: DKS Associates Inc. (lighting and traffic control), Multnomah Tree Experts […]
8th Street Bridge Replacement
HONOR AWARDS 8th Street Bridge Replacement Submitting Firm: DOWL Location: Pendleton Client/Owner:Â Â City of Pendleton Other Consultants/Key Participants: Cassco Consulting, ESA, Heritage Research Associates, MZLA Landscape Architecture, Nemariam Engineers & […]
Gideon Overcrossing
HONOR AWARDS Gideon Overcrossing Submitting Firm: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Location: Portland Client/Owner:Â Â TriMet/Portland Bureau of Transportation Other Consultants/Key Participants: A2 Fabrication, Berona Engineers, Centric Elevator, City of Portland, Dao […]
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