If you’ve ever admired a large-scale Lewis commercial project in Seattle, there’s a good chance general foreman Lorie Tibbetts helped build it.

Over her career, Lorie and her crews have placed more than 560,000 cubic yards of concrete. That’s 2.2 billion pounds of material.

Her journey with Lewis began back in 1990. She was 22 when a friend suggested she ask a superintendent for a spot on the Second & Seneca tower project. Before long, she found herself helping with a concrete pour, rake in hand.

That opportunity launched a career defined by both technical expertise and the ability to build strong, close-knit crews. Ranging from six to eight people, Lorie’s teams move together from job to job and handle everything from building structures, to flagging, to final cleaning.

Our healthcare team is gearing up for a transformative four-year project at Legacy Health Emanuel Medical Center’s West Tower in Portland. Kicking off this fall, phase one includes adding 14 new operating rooms within an existing shell space.

Working alongside ZGF Architects and Pacific Ironclad, other critical upgrades involve building out new pre- and post-surgery recovery areas, a state-of-the-art Sterile Processing Department (SPD), dedicated Adult and Pediatric PACUs (Post-Anesthesia Care Units), and more.

Through early planning and advanced virtual design technology, we’re coordinating with patient care teams to minimize disruptions and navigate existing conditions.

It’s an honor to support Legacy’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care for the community.