Begin with the end in mind.
SINCE 1983.
Westlake’s Scan/IMD Department recently visited Clark College in Vancouver, WA for a class presentation. Jerry Dawson, a Clack College alumnus, and Bob Blair, Senior Project Manager, shared with students the many applications and benefits of 3D laser scanning technology. Examples of Westlake projects, including the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, TriMet/MAX Pedestrian Crossings, and U.S.… Continue Reading
Westlake is very excited about our involvement with utility scale, wind power developers as we continue to work on numerous wind farm projects. Our engineers and surveyors have supported project planning, design, and construction to more than two dozen wind farms around the U.S. Wind farms often come with many difficult challenges and in remote… Continue Reading
We want our employees to know they’re working for a company that is invested in their future and committed to their professional development. When each person succeeds, the whole team succeeds. Here at Westlake, we routinely schedule Lunch & Learn presentations to discuss interesting, relevant, and necessary topics to ensure the quality of our work… Continue Reading
Westlake’s 3D laser scanning team recently mobilized to assist with a request for extra survey data. With trains running every 90 seconds, scanning allowed for safe data collection of the entire station, including all structures, tracks, and roadway, with no disruptions to transit riders. Continue Reading
Congratulations to John Alderman, Jacob Billingsley, and Chris Holland for earning their Professional Engineer (PE) licenses! Our firm has increased our PE count by a third and we are very proud to celebrate this huge accomplishment. (From left to right) John and Jacob both went to school at Oregon State University and joined Westlake in… Continue Reading
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. A windstorm could knock the power out. A snowstorm might keep you from driving home. A dangerous outside threat may force a lockdown. There are a lot of reasons people should always be prepared for the worst, and Westlake wants to help. One threat that we’ve considered is… Continue Reading
This year was Westlake’s second year getting involved within the community in a fun and memorable way – The Rose Festival Floral Parade! 16 Westlakers dedicated their afternoon to helping behind-the-scenes and decorating parade floats. Tasks and responsibilities varied among the group, but making “cow pies” (shredded coconut fibers and glue), gluing individual beans to… Continue Reading
Westlake has formalized our commitment to improve sustainability. We recognize the magnitude of effects the built environment has on our environment, and believe our firm has a duty to its employees, clients, and community to do our part. The first step towards action is education, and we’ve created a Green Team to help inform our… Continue Reading
Today kicked off BBQ season! Westlake staffers love to get together to share a meal. Last year, Westlake began hosting bi-weekly BBQs, and through the summer and fall we enjoy burgers, salmon, and even Hawaiian-style chicken and ribs. Over the winter, we moved inside for breakfasts of eggs and… Continue Reading
Westlake’s surveying and 3D laser scanning team continues to support the Oregon Zoo’s extensive animal habitat and infrastructure improvements. We have been fortunate to have worked on these improvements since 2011. Westlake has provided surveying to support the design and construction for the Veterinary Medical Center, Penguin habitat upgrades, Condors of the Columbia, the Education… Continue Reading
Westlake exceeded our expectations, particulary in respect to timely delivery of work products. Your staff was available, committed, and willing to do what it took to get deliverables in on time. You made our job easier by being flexible on short notice.”