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Women in transportation engineering should question their doubters | OP-ED
I faced doubts about my abilities and was told certain jobs 鈥� including leadership roles 鈥� were not meant for women. Unfortunately, these kinds of attitudes are not unique to engineering.
Building Blocks: The Columbia at the Waterfront
A new seven-story, 300,000-square-foot, 248-unit apartment building has opened at the nexus of downtown Vancouver, Washington, and its waterfront.
Architects, engineers tracking state bills
House Bill 2153 and Senate Bill 382, which are being floated during the 2017 Oregon legislative session, could directly impact the engineering and architecture industries.
Ex-Interface Engineering president back in Portland
Omid Nabipoor, who left a position as president of Portland-based Interface Engineering to work in Los Angeles, has returned to the Rose City to serve as managing principal of Sazan Group.
SCJ Alliance wins Portland tram contract
SJC Alliance's five-year contract covers biannual inspections of entire Portland Aerial Tram system.
David Evans retires after 40 years
David F. Evans, founder of David Evans and Associates, retired April 1 鈥� 40 years to the day after he began his engineering career.
Newsmakers 2016: Interface Engineering
By following the interests and passions of its people, Interface Engineering has become a local -- and global -- leader in innovation and sustainability.
OIT engineering professor wins award
Roger Lindgren, who teaches engineering at the Oregon Institute of Technology, has been named the winner of the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Outstanding Educator Award for the group’s western district. […]
Moving from ships to buildings
Troy Kunas is using his Coast Guard experience to ensure that buildings are in top operating condition.
Tackling unique challenges abroad
Multiple Portland firms have gained valuable experience working on U.S. embassy projects.
Something to celebrate: Nishkian Dean
The Portland office of Nishkian Dean celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2014.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
