Begin with the end in mind.
SINCE 1983.
Land surveying has changed dramatically over the last 140 years, even over the last 10 years as 3D scanners, .360 cameras, drones, and handheld computers have become prevalent. However, some aspects of land surveying remain the same as this Oregon Field Guide Video shows us.
Another look at modern land surveying can be seen in this short NW Land Surveyor video which was produced by Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon, Land Surveyors Association of Washington, and Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors as a way to introduce the land surveying profession to a new generation.
Westlake recently had the opportunity to host thirty students from Portland Community College’s Civil & Construction Engineering Technology program at our Tigard, Oregon offices. Our team came away energized and excited by students’ insightful questions and enthusiasm about the career path they’d chosen. First year students attended overview sessions about Land Use Planning, Civil Engineering,… Continue Reading
In October, Westlake staff were invited to attend the Habitat for Humanity “Frame A Future” event at the West Lake Grove community in Lake Oswego, a development our team has helped to develope. This inspiring community celebration raised $460,000 to help frame the 23 homes currently under construction at West Lake Grove. These homes will… Continue Reading
The Virtual Neighborhood Meeting for“Proposed Multi-Dwelling Residential Approx. 230 Units3.3 Acre site North of 1040 SW 66th Avenue.“is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6 PM (PST) Westlake Consultants will be hosting a virtual neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 P.M. Information about the proposed project will be discussed, accompanied by a… Continue Reading
In August, Sam Hargrave, PLS and Maggie Thornton, CPSM visited GRI, a full-service geotechnical, geologic, and pavement engineering solutions company located in Tigard, where Sam presented a Lunch & Learn program to their team. Westlake often works alongside GRI on projects like the Oregon Zoo Bond Improvements, the Rose Quarter Improvement Project, and the Willamette… Continue Reading
On July 28, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek visited Century Commons, a new 18-unit affordable housing development in Hillsboro built by Habitat for Humanity-Portland Region, to sign into law five bills aimed at boosting Oregon’s supply of “middle housing.” These new laws are designed to accelerate the construction of housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, townhomes,… Continue Reading
As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible Lunch and Learn sessions we’ve hosted so far. These monthly gatherings have become a fundamental part of our Westlake culture, bringing together collaboration and community over a shared lunch. Each session has featured insights from both industry leaders… Continue Reading
We’ve invited Westlake’s Robert “Bobby” Clapham, Jr., to guest blog about his experience competing in the 2025 National Young Surveyors Student Competition. This competition, put on by the National Society of Professional Surveyors, brings student teams from across the U.S. to Washington DC for a week packed with competition and networking. Bobby is a full-time… Continue Reading
Sam Hargrave, PLS – On the job. Continue Reading
It was a lot of fun looking back at all we accomplished last year. We donated to important causes, we celebrated professional development milestones, we said goodbye to colleagues, and we welcomed new ones. Our core values of teamwork, a passion for excellence, technological innovations, and life-work balance were on display throughout the year. Westlake… Continue Reading
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