Of 48 submissions to ENR Northwest's annual Best Projects competition from across Washington, Oregon and Alaska, an independent panel of judges selected 13 Best Projects and 15 Awards of Merit.

Valley Electric has established itself as one of the largest full-service electrical contractors in the Pacific Northwest. 

Gensler has shown strong growth in the Pacific Northwest over the last year, particularly in spec lab building design and in laboratory interiors.

Get a preview of ENR California and ENR Northwest's 2022 Top Starts ranking before the finalized list publishes with the April 17 edition.

These stars from the West Coast construction sector made a bright impression on ENR California & Northwest’s judges thanks to their passion for innovation and their dedication to their communities.

Like almost all of the construction industry, specialty contractors on the West Coast endured a challenging 2020. Many were relieved this past year to see stalled work move ahead while new projects stayed the course. Generally, firms saw improved revenue in 2021, but challenges remain as many also reported mixed results.

Portland-based Otak, Inc. has been selected as ENR Northwest's Design Firm of the Year 2022.