Westlake Hosts Open House

November 7, 2019

Thanks to everyone who came to our Open House on Wednesday, October 30. We had a wonderful time introducing our new ownership group of longtime Westlake principals, Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, Chris Kaleikilo, and Ken Sandblast, in our newly renovated office in Tigard.             Nearly 250 clients, industry partners, family ... Continue Reading

Westlake Announces New Ownership Change

October 11, 2019

We are excited to announce the successful transfer of ownership from Judi Haney and Len Schelsky, its founding principals, to four key Westlake members. The new ownership group is made up of Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, Chris Kaleikilo, and Ken Sandblast.           (Pictured from left to right: Shad Haney, Mike Hargrave, ... Continue Reading

Farewell to Our Summer Interns

September 30, 2019

Fall is here and that means our summer interns are now heading back to school. We would like to give a special shout out to our four outstanding student interns; Jakob Wanaka, Caprial Farrington, Cameron Perry, and Carson Hull. Although they were only here for a short time, they quickly became part of the Westlake ... Continue Reading

Office Remodel is Now Complete

September 26, 2019

Westlake started off demolition earlier this year and the transformation is now successfully complete! The revamped office includes an entrance with high ceilings, a very large kitchen, desks with standing capabilities, and a ‘locker style’ room for field crews. Best of all – we’ve added new energy-efficient LED lighting and enhanced recycling facilities in support ... Continue Reading

Northwest Housing Alternatives Grand Opening

September 13, 2019

Westlake attended the Grand Opening of NHA’s newly renovated campus and headquarters on August 20th in Milwaukie, Oregon. Local leaders and community members were able to tour the $20 million campus which includes 5 brand new buildings, a makeover of the Annie Ross House, and additional office space for staff.           ... Continue Reading

Survey Crew Chief Retires

August 9, 2019

Michael Weinberg has made the decision to retire after 23 years at Westlake. Mike has worked on many notable projects including the Oregon Zoo, Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii, and South Mist Pipeline. Mike also helped lead surveying efforts for some of the first wind farms in Oregon. In addition, he has worked on various ... Continue Reading

Bernard Smith Earns ASCE Lifetime Award

July 12, 2019

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognized Bernard Smith, PE, PLS, with life member status at the Portland, Oregon meeting on June 18th. The prestigious recognition is awarded to civil engineers who’ve made a lifetime commitment to the profession and ASCE throughout their career. As a member for over 35 years, Bernard joined the ... Continue Reading

Lake Run – Westlake Supports Local Emergency Housing

June 24, 2019

Nearly 20 Westlake employees participated in the 43rd Annual Lake Oswego Lake Run on May 11. WCI was proud to sponsor the family friendly event which included a Kid’s Dash, 5K run/walk, and a challenging 10K run known for its hilly terrain with breathtaking views around Oswego Lake. Staff had a great time, with several ... Continue Reading

Office Remodel is Underway

April 4, 2019

Westlake kicks off 2019 with demolition and fresh paint as our office remodel continues. The remodel will include a “locker room” style area for our field crews, a revamped front entrance with high ceilings to welcome visitors, and an extremely large kitchen that will have enhanced recycling facilities, more seating, and better meal prep space ... Continue Reading

Qal’at al – Bahrain Scan

February 1, 2019

        It’s no secret that our 3D Laser Scanning and Industrial Measurement Department does exciting work. Our specialty scanning services provide the opportunity for travel, both domestically and abroad. A frequent location is the Kingdom of Bahrain, where a recent trip included an excursion to the Qal’at al-Bahrain. The Qal’at al-Bahrain, also ... Continue Reading