The principals of GRI have provided the Port of Portland (Port) with geotechnical, environmental, and seismic-related consulting services for over 30 years. The geotechnical services have primarily involved floodplain and waterfront developments along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Notable projects include concourses, parking structures, and roadway expansion projects at Portland International Airport; multiple water-transportation terminals, […]
GRI is pleased to announce that two of our team members have been promoted. Matt Shanahan, PE, GE Principal Matthew S. Shanahan, PE, GE, has been promoted to a GRI Principal after 22 years with the company. Matt opened and manages the GRI Vancouver, Washington, office, which was founded in 2008. He likes to work […]
The Flat Plate Dilatometer test (DMT) can be used to investigate soil properties and has many applications in geotechnical engineering. Dilatometer testing has several benefits compared to other standard-of-practice in situ methods, such as the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Cone Penetration Test (CPT). Benefits of the DMT include the direct measurement of the small strain […]
The Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) announced in June that the 2015 Project Excellence Award in the Large Project Category was awarded to GRI and KPFF Consulting Engineers for the Port of Newport International Terminal Renovation. GRI Principal, Scott Schlechter accepted the award at the ASCE ceremony held in Boston, Massachusetts earlier this month. […]
Mike, Lindsi, and Christina joined our Beaverton office in August 2015. Mike and Lindsi have been extremely busy in expanding our pavement engineering group and are currently developing new strategies to enhance GRI’s services. Christina was sent to the field during her first week and is currently shadowing our project engineers for several of our […]
GRI specializes in engineering services for deep foundations and dynamic pile load testing with the Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA). The advantages of using our PDA services include the following: – Reduces Project Costs – Confirms Pile Capacity Estimates – Evaluates Pile Damage or Integrity – Provides Pile Hammer Efficiency – Provides Pile Stresses During Driving […]
A dedication ceremony was held on September 19, 2014, for the new Southridge High School Community Plaza, which honors active military and deceased members of the Southridge and greater Beaverton communities. The plaza is located on the east side of the Southridge High School football stadium and includes open walkways and low walls etched with […]
On June 19, we gathered with friends and family to show off our modern new Beaverton office and celebrate our 30th anniversary. We’ve come a long way since 1984 — our original staff of seven has grown to 33 talented and hardworking individuals, and we’ve opened offices in Vancouver, Washington, and Brookings, Oregon. As we […]
After months of planning and construction, the move is over and we’re finally enjoying our spacious, modern new offices and laboratory on Nimbus Avenue! Thanks to the tireless guidance of GRI office manager Patty Norgaard, the transition went off without a hitch, and we are up and running just in time to celebrate our 30th […]
