Nishkian Dean adds Kolby Sniff
ENGINEERING Nishkian Dean recently added Kolby Sniff as an engineering designer. He has two years of experience in construction engineering and more than three years of BIM experience with Hensel […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis adds Stefan Bussey
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. recently added Stefan Bussey as an intern through the Civil Engineering Cooperative Program. He is attending Portland State University, and has experience with signal […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis hires Kelly Ota
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. recently hired Kelly Ota. He graduated from Oregon State University last year, and completed a six-month Civil Engineering Cooperative Program internship. He has experience […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis hires Jimmy Houf
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. recently hired Jimmy Houf, who graduated from Oregon State University last year. He previously spent five summers working as an intern for HHPR. He […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis hires Matthew Brown
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. recently hired Matthew Brown as a structural engineering designer. He recently received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in structural engineering from Oregon […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis adds Katrina Langenderfer
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. recently added Katrina Langenderfer to its landscape architecture group. She plans urban and natural environments by balancing technical and aesthetic aspects. Her experience includes […]
WHPacific adds Joe Jenkins
ENGINEERING WHPacific Inc. recently added Joe Jenkins as a transportation design engineer in its Portland office. His work experience has been primarily in transportation, urban development, and green infrastructure design. […]
OBEC adds Chad Gipson
ENGINEERING OBEC Consulting Engineers recently added Chad Gipson as a project engineer in its office in Vancouver, Wash. He has designed marine structures for the past seven years. His background […]
CH2M Hill’s Dave Simmons elected president of ACEC Oregon
ENGINEERING Dave Simmons, a CH2M HILL project manager, recently was elected 2013-14 president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon. It represents approximately 3,500 employees in 115 private […]
OBEC adds Jenny Carlson
ENGINEERING OBEC Consulting Engineers recently added Jenny Carlson as a project manager in its office in Vancouver, Wash. She will help bolster the firm’s marine and port facilities services in […]
HDJ Design Group adds Trinh Tran
ENGINEERING HDJ Design Group, headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., recently added Trinh Tran as a civil engineering designer to serve the site development team. She has eight years of experience in […]
Rehabilitation projects transform aging hospital, warehouse into award-winning rehab icons
Two Oregon projects have won awards for transforming outdated buildings into vibrant centers of excellence in two very different markets. Both projects showcase creative ways to sustainably transform older structures into reinvigorated contributors to the community.
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 — 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







