Seismic-Savvy Infrastructure: The Story Behind Wilsonville’s Raw Water Facilities Project The Raw Water Facilities Project (RWF_1.0) is the critical first link in the Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP), a regional partnership providing safe, reliable drinking water for growing communities in Washington County, Oregon. Located at the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant in Wilsonville, RWF_1.0 upgrades […]
Connecting Sherwood: The OR 99W Pedestrian Crossing Bridge The City of Sherwood faced a critical safety and connectivity challenge at the intersection of OR 99W and Sunset Boulevard, a location where rural highway speeds transition abruptly to an urban 45-MPH zone. Between October 2018 and November 2019 alone, more than 21,000 traffic safety violations were […]
GRI was honored to nominate Michelle Dodgson for the DJC Oregon Women of Vision award. For nearly four decades, Michelle has been a steady force at GRI—one whose impact transcends titles and job descriptions. Over her 39 years with the firm, she has not only helped shape departments and operations but also served as an […]
For over four decades, GRI has proudly partnered with the Port of Portland, providing geotechnical and pavement engineering services at Portland International Airport and the surrounding port facilities. Our long-standing relationship is built on a foundation of trust, reliability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Throughout these years, we have delivered tailored solutions that address […]
The Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) Governing Board initiated the Project Excellence Award in 2008 to provide a platform to highlight outstanding projects. This award is designed to acknowledge projects that exhibit exceptional design or construction in coastal, oceans, ports and harbors, or rivers related areas. The award-winning projects are recognized for their […]
2022 DJC Oregon Women of Vision Honoree Christina Villeneuve, RG Director of Business Development & Marketing, Geologist GRI; Director of Business Development & Marketing, Geologist (2020 – Present) Christina oversees all business development operations at GRI, including client relationships, tracking of new and existing markets, guides long-term marketing strategy, and leads the marketing, production, and […]
GRI worked with the client, design team, and contractor to provide geotechnical and pavement engineering services and construction support for the University of Oregon Hayward Field Renovation project. Identifying the unique geotechnical characteristics and challenges of the project site, their recommendations and expertise during design and construction of the project resulted in a practical and […]
In 2016, the OSU president as part of the Marine Science Initiative Program announced that they were bringing on a team to design a groundbreaking research facility to withstand a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami. A first for the engineering community and model for the industry, the building demonstrates how a multi-disciplinary team of university […]
Through an on-call contract with the Port of Vancouver USA, GRI conducted a pavement evaluation at Terminal 2 to develop rehabilitation and reconstruction recommendations for approximately 6.5 acres of asphalt pavement. The pavement rehabilitation analysis was conducted to estimate the structural strengthening requirements based on the existing pavement structural capacity, the subgrade support conditions, and […]
