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Ralph M. Drewfs promoted to Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ENGINEERING Ralph M. Drewfs of Lake Oswego recently was promoted to Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Drewfs, now retired, previously served the Oregon Department of Transportation as […]
PSU students set the stage
Architecture students designed and built a temporary stage for this year's Pickathon music festival.
AKS Engineering & Forestry hires Blair Carlson
ENGINEERING AKS Engineering & Forestry Vancouver recently announced hired Blair Carlson as a project engineer/manager. He is leading development of a new hydrographic surveying group. He is a licensed civil […]
AKS Engineering & Forestry hires Devin Jackson
ENGINEERING AKS Engineering & Forestry Vancouver recently hired Devin Jackson as a project engineer to grow its public-sector work in Washington. He is a licensed civil engineer with experience in […]
Designing a playful nature
A movement to reconnect children with nature is reshaping playground design.
Study focuses on cross laminated timber
A new feasibility study, produced by three Northwest firms, examines the cost competitiveness of cross laminated timber versus more traditional building materials for a 10-story residential building.
HDJ adds Darlene K. Sharar
ENGINEERING HDJ Design Group PLLC recently added Darlene K. Sharar as a civil engineering designer in its Vancouver, Wash., office. She has more than 27 years of technical transportation engineering […]
DCI adds Eric Rico
ENGINEERING DCI Engineers has added Eric Rico as a project engineer in its Eugene office. He will provide structural analysis and design, as well as support to project managers. This […]
DCI adds Alisa Hageman
ENGINEERING DCI Engineers has added Alisa Hageman as a project engineer in its Portland office. She will provide support to project managers and senior engineers with structural calculations and design […]
Catena hires Shawn J. Evilsizor
ENGINEERING Catena Consulting Engineers recently hired Shawn J. Evilsizor as an engineer. He has a Master of Science in structural and earthquake engineering from the University at Buffalo. He is […]
Catena hires Timothy A. Sapienza
ENGINEERING Catena Consulting Engineers recently hired Timothy A. Sapienza as an engineer. He has a Master of Science in structural engineering and mechanics from the University of Massachusetts. He is […]
Catena promotes Jason M. Thompson
ENGINEERING Catena Consulting Engineers recently promoted Jason M. Thompson to principal. His leadership, project management and business development efforts are expected to help the firm achieve greater growth. He is […]
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
