CIDA was thrilled to learn our company made Oregon Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon again this year! We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment for our team and are overjoyed our CIDAites feel we are meeting these goals. “I personally had a situation recently where I was […]
Rebecca Kerr Receives 2022 Women of Vision Honor
With over 14 years in the industry and 11 at CIDA, Rebecca’s accomplishments within CIDA are foundational. She embodies CIDA’s culture and beliefs –advocating for clients’ interests, green design, continuous teaching and learning and community art. The passion and energy with which Rebecca exercises this advocacy is unparalleled. Rebecca jumps in headfirst to fight for […]
Jennifer Beattie named 2022 PBJ Executive of the Year Honoree
Jennifer Beattie’s leadership chops were forged in the fires of the Great Recession. At that time, she was the youngest of four owners being considered for leadership by the founder and president of Commercial Industrial Design Architecture. “She was determined for CIDA to survive, to keep our staff employed, to keep the lights on and […]
DJC honors Luke Jannusch as Phenom
Engineering Manager, Luke Jannusch, PE was recently honored with the 2021 Phenom award. Luke has been in the A/E/C industry for eight years. His career started working in the construction field as a general laborer. Being exposed to the in-field daily tasks, the construction management world, and now designing the structures as Engineering Manager with […]
Leslie Jones named DJC Women of Vision honoree
Leslie Jones, Associate Architect at CIDA, has been named a DJC Women of Vision honoree for 2021. With over 9 years in the industry, Leslie also brings a strong and diverse background in writing and working with a variety of people. Read on to learn more about Leslie! How long has the nominee been in […]
CIDA earns Gold Level Green Business Leader Award (again)
CIDA was recently honored with the Gold Level for the Washington County Green Business Award for 2021-2023. This award is given to companies to recognize their efforts in sustainable materials management, toxics reduction and supporting actions like conserving water and energy. We are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold Level Green Business Leader! CIDA […]
CIDA Hits 30 Year Milestone
CIDA was founded in 1991 by David Welsh to provide commercial, industrial and institutional clients with a source of design professionals focused on the uniqueness of each user. CIDA’s design purpose is its clients’ success.
Tara Lund, VP of CIDA Inc. honored as DJC Woman of Vision
Tara Lund relishes solving problems, an asset in her 25 years in the construction industry.
Peterson Machinery Project receives 3rd Place for DJC TopProjects
The Peterson Machinery project in Hillsboro won 3rd place for the DJC TopProjects 2019 for Industrial/Manufacturing. This project was completed by CIDA, Robert Evans Company, and AAI Engineering. About the Project Peterson had outgrown its old home and wanted to relocate its operations to better meet the company’s programmatic and business needs. Its project team […]
Daimler Trucks North America HDPG Wins 1st Place – Industrial DJC TopProjects 2018
When Daimler wanted to test its large commercial trucks, the engineers based in its Portland headquarters had to travel to a facility in South Bend, Indiana. The inconvenience of this arrangement led the company to focus on a smaller facility in Madras, Oregon, near the airport — originally a World War II runway and drag […]
AllCare Health Headquarters Project Takes Home 3rd Place – Office for DJC TopProjects 2018
Phase I of the AllCare Health campus in Grants Pass is a new three-story, 46,415-square-foot building that has already become a landmark in the small Southern Oregon town. The $12 million building serves primarily as a headquarters for AllCare, a major insurance provider. But a goal of CIDA Architects and Engineers’ design for the building […]
DJC Women of Vision honors Jennifer M. Beattie
Jennifer M. Beattie has found that communication is the key to success, and that success is empty unless shared. She recognizes the importance of employee development. As president of CIDA, she has placed an emphasis on continuing education, LEED accreditation, intern development and mentorships as integral parts of the firm’s operations.








