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AI is transforming the engineering industry—but it will never replace the value of experience, sound judgment, and critical thinking.

In her latest Cascade Business News article, Wallace Group Senior Geotechnical Engineer Lisa Splitter, P.E., G.E. explores how AI is becoming a valuable tool in geotechnical engineering. From streamlining repetitive tasks to analyzing complex datasets, AI has the potential to help engineers work smarter and more efficiently.

The key takeaway? AI is most effective when it enhances—not replaces—the expertise and accountability of experienced professionals.
Read Lisa's insights in Don't Take AI for Granite: https://cascadebusnews.com/dont-take-ai-for-granite/

Don’t Take AI for Granite - Cascade Business News Not long ago, the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) helping to design roads, bridges, and buildings felt like the premise of a science fiction movie. Today, AI has the potential to become another tool in the geotechnical engineer’s toolbox. The key to successful implementation of this new tool ...

Exciting progress at Redmond Municipal Airport! ✈️

The placement of the final beam marks a major milestone in the airport's 80,000-square-foot terminal expansion, a project that will enhance the travel experience while supporting Central Oregon's continued growth. Several of our team members attended the topping out ceremony held on July 7th and enjoyed catching up with our teaming partners on this project.

Wallace Group is proud to be part of this transformative project, providing construction materials testing and special inspection services. We're honored to help build infrastructure that strengthens our communities and supports the future of Central Oregon.

Read more in the article below. Central Oregon Daily News

Final beam placed on Redmond Airport's massive new terminal The final beam is in place on Redmond Airport's new terminal, an 80,000-square-foot expansion designed to handle the airport's booming passenger growth. The new terminal is set to open in November 2027.

Thank you to CMT Technical Services for hosting such a great Client Appreciation Food Truck Event in Boise, Idaho! Pete Fraire, Wallace Group's Construction Services Manager, enjoyed spending the evening connecting with our amazing partners at CMT Technical Services, catching up with familiar faces, and enjoying some fantastic food.

We appreciate the invitation and look forward to future opportunities to connect. Thanks again for a wonderful event!

Photo credit: CMT Technical Services

🌿 Wallace Group is proud to have supported the conservation of the Touchet River.

Working alongside Blue Mountain Land Trust and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Wallace Group provided environmental due diligence, reporting, and remediation support for a project that placed 438 acres along the river into permanent protection.

This effort will help restore natural river processes, reconnect the floodplain, and create lasting benefits for native wildlife. We’re excited to see the continued success of this important conservation project. Click the link below to learn more:

Conservation Efforts on the Touchet River Wallace Group is honored to have been a part of the conservation of the Touchet River. Blue Mountain Land Trust in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has placed 438 acres along the Touchet River into a permanent protection status. Wallace Group assist...

Wallace Group Senior Geotechnical Engineer Lisa Splitter attended the Rooted at 19th ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday, celebrating the completion of this innovative net-zero community.

It was inspiring to see the vision behind this project come to life and hear from current Rooted homeowners about the meaningful impact that affordable homeownership has had on their lives.

Wallace Group is proud to have contributed to this important project and support efforts that help create sustainable, thriving communities in Central Oregon.

Giving back to our community is an important part of who we are at Wallace Group. Recently, several of our team members spent the day volunteering with Bend-Redmond Habitat, helping build the Timber Cottages homes in Redmond.

From installing siding and trim work to adding doorknobs, closet doors, and completing finishing touches, our team enjoyed the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a project that will provide safe, affordable housing for local families.

A big thank you to the team at Bend-Redmond Habitat for the incredible work you do in our community and for allowing us to be part of building stronger neighborhoods across Central Oregon.

Read more about our volunteer day below:

Wallace Group Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity This past Saturday, several Wallace Group team members spent the morning volunteering with Habitat for Humanity at the Timber Cottages project in Redmond. Our team pitched in on a variety of tasks, including installing siding and trim, hanging closet doors, installing microwaves and doorknobs, and f...

Wallace Group was proud to take part in the 2026 Pole Pedal Paddle, one of Central Oregon's most iconic endurance events. Team D!RT tackled the course from Mt. Bachelor to Riverbend Park, overcoming changing conditions and representing Wallace Group with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Learn more about Team D!RT's race day in the article below:

Team D!RT Takes on the 2026 Pole Pedal Paddle On Saturday, May 16, Wallace Group staff competed in the 2026 Pole Pedal Paddle race in Bend. Team D!RT—comprised of Shane Cochran, Tom Howes, Adam Larson, Kyle Steen, Peter Herron, and Amy Wheeler—ran, biked, and paddled their way from Mt. Bachelor to Riverbend Park. Despite course changes and ...

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rooted at 19th community takes place this Friday, June 12! 🎉

Wallace Group is proud to have been part of this important project and is excited to see this affordable housing community come to fruition. Developments like Rooted at 19th help create much-needed housing opportunities and strengthen our local communities.

Learn more about the event by clicking the link below:

You're invited. Join us on Friday, June 12, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Rooted at 19th, our newest community of 23 permanently affordable homes right here in Redmond.

The event begins at 11 am and ends at 1 pm, and will include community and project leader remarks, site tours, and light refreshments. Come see what permanently affordable homeownership looks like and meet the partners who made it possible.

Friday, June 12, 2026
11 am to 1 pm
345 NW 19th St, Redmond

We hope to see you there. https://f.mtr.cool/dizzwsfqhg