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Adaptive reuse of five-story building in Portland land use review intakes | May 5, 2025
Design review is pending for a proposal to transform the Oregon Casket Building, in Old Town Chinatown, to hold residential units and retail space.
$12.5 million hotel repair project in Portland building permits | May 5, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for the Rodeway Inn & Suites at Jantzen Beach. Plans call for repairing fire damage.
Amber Page
Amber Page champions DEI innovation and small business growth at Fortis, aiming to expand programs that uplift communities across the U.S.
Greg Elbert
Greg Elbert brings 40+ years of experience to Jackstraw, leading Killian Pacific鈥檚 Bend project with unmatched detail, quality, and foresight.
Estela Holmes
Estela Holmes rises from carpenter to safety manager, driving innovation and care in construction safety at Pence Contractors and Pence/Kelly Concrete.
Jake Keudell
Jake Keudell of Lewis shines as a project leader at Killian Pacific鈥檚 Jackstraw site, praised for his leadership, problem-solving, and community focus.
Jeff Lage
Skanska鈥檚 Jeff Lage brings 48 years of leadership to $3B in builds, including PDX TCORE, with a calm, safety-first, and people-focused approach.
Phil Cleaveland
Phil Cleaveland is reshaping construction through servant leadership, project excellence, and a passion for mentoring and community building.
Ed Sloop
Ed Sloop, a 30-year industry veteran, is named Walsh Construction鈥檚 Director of Innovation, known for sustainable solutions and mission-driven leadership.
Cherilyn McCabe
Cherilyn McCabe delivers estimates within $10K of projections, setting a new standard for precision in Mortenson鈥檚 Portland design-build projects.
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River
Mariposa Village will be a 130-unit affordable housing community with a building to serve seniors, a net-zero-energy community center, a park, and trails.
Octavio Guti茅rrez | BRIC Architecture
BRIC is proud to announce Octavio Guti茅rrez鈥檚 promotion to associate principal. He is continuing to lead large and complex educational design projects.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
