Livermore Architecture and Engineering, a Portland-based architecture and structural engineering firm, today announced that it has changed its company name to Gridwork AE, Inc., effective January 1st and has implemented a leadership transition to support the firm’s next phase of growth.
Introduction Selecting the structural system for an industrial building is one of the most consequential decisions owners make. The structure sets the framework—literally—for clear spans, crane capacity, clear height, envelope performance, and how fast the project moves from concept to operations. It also drives long‑term costs: maintenance, energy, insurance, and future adaptability. At Livermore AE, we combine architecture and structural […]
Not all building projects are created equal. While many architects have deep experience in commercial design, industrial facilities come with a different set of expectations, challenges, and technical requirements. Understanding these differences is crucial for any owner, developer, or public agency embarking on a new project—especially when efficiency, safety, and long-term operations are on the line. At LAE, we’ve helped […]
Here is an unusual project for us that recently started construction. The Hilton in Vancouver, WA developed a design several years ago with an out-of-state interior designer to extensively remodel their lobby and pool areas. The improvements required a building permit and had some code compliance issues, so LAE was brought in to develop architectural and structural permit drawings, obtain […]
At the Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects Awards event on June 15, we were pleasantly surprised to receive recognition for these two unique projects. Industrial Category – Second Place Shinsegae Foods Shinsegae Foods, a Korean food manufacturer, purchased a small site in Salem and was operating out of two small buildings, which they quickly outgrew. The project provides a […]
Congratulations to Colleen Nichols who was recently selected as one of the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon‘s Women of Vision! Colleen is a talented engineer and leader and we are very proud. She will be honored at an awards ceremony on October 28, 2021. Also, congrats to Nicholas Vipond who recently passed all his exams and is now a licensed Architect in the […]
The PGE Sherwood Line Training Center in Sherwood, Oregon, is close to being completed. This unique project was recently featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce’s Building Blocks section.
One of our projects currently under construction, Professional Auto Transport, in Portland, Oregon, was recently featured in the “Building Blocks” section of the Daily Journal of Commerce. Check it out! https://djcoregon.com/news/2020/12/22/building-blocks-professional-auto-transport-facility/
September 8, 2020, marked 20 years in business for Livermore Architecture & Engineering. We are grateful to Gary Livermore for starting the company and guiding our growth. Last month the staff had a socially distanced celebration at the Hoyt Arboretum where we reminisced about our journey over the years. Looking back over the years we have seen a lot of […]
Livermore Architecture & Engineering is thrilled to announce that the R+L Carriers Arlington Terminal project is entering the construction phase. Coast Construction Group of Arlington, Washington was selected as the General Contractor for the project; we look forward to working with them to bring the design to reality. The new facility includes a 40,000 SF, 60-door terminal, 5,000 SF office, 9,500 SF maintenance building, and […]