Founder of R&W Engineering, Mark Wirfs, began his career in the engineering industry while he was still a student at Oregon State University. He worked for one year in the engineering department of a plant as he got his engineering…
Since Oregon’s Shelter-In-Place orders were given, R&W Engineering’s employees have been working remotely. Our fantastic leadership and IT personnel have worked hard to ensure we can do our jobs effectively from home. And while this change presents challenges, adapting to…
As we pass into autumn, it's clear just how much our lives have changed since the global pandemic hit the United States. Amusement parks closed, cancelling many summer plans. State and national parks restricted access, making hiking, BBQs, and camping…
2020 has been turbulent, unpredictable, and uncertain. What we all hoped would be only a few months of quarantine has shifted to form a new way of life. Even now, the regular ins and outs of life remain uncertain. However,…
Author: Janel Brubaker The culture, atmosphere, and values of a company are exemplified and upheld by its leadership. Because of this, owners, managers, and other leading personnel set the tone of a workplace through their actions, attitudes, and personal commitments…
Author: Janel Brubaker R&W Engineering has seen some incredible milestones in the last couple of months. From reaching 100 projects with CIDA to celebrating our 41st anniversary, 2019 has already been a fantastic year. As we reflect on all we’ve…
Author: Janel BrubakerInspiration is often an undervalued component to office life. Some workplaces focus on other aspects of running an office, like time management and safety. And understandably so; these are important to the success and efficiency of a workplace.…
Author: Heidi Speer The task of balancing your work-life with your personal-life can be daunting, and in some cases, it can result in one of those two sides, losing. So which do you sacrifice: Work or Family? For me…
Author: Tonya Minnick Growing up in Nampa, Idaho near Boise (boy-see to the natives), and being a young single parent, I never got the opportunity to explore outside my boundaries. (Un)fortunately for me, the company I had been working at…
Fire Flow Tests, also known as Hydrant Flow Tests can be performed for several different reasons. Why In general, fire flow tests are conducted on fire hydrants to determine the water availability. There are multiple reasons why a flow test…
