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Limitations on questions that employers can ask job applicants | Opinion
To help people make the right decisions without asking the wrong questions, we have identified some of the categories in which employers are limited or restricted from including in their application or interview process.
Engineering company settles Flint water lawsuits
Veolia North America has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits that alleged some blame for聽lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago.
Ruben Mendoza | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design is pleased to announce the promotion of Ruben Mendoza to associate.
Jericho Bankston | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK is pleased to announce the promotion of Jericho Bankston to associate.
One doesn’t have to be a critic to think critically | Opinion
If you are going to have a story, data, report, or social media post influence your way of thinking, what you believe to be true, and decisions you make in your life, you鈥檒l want to trust that the interpretation has gone through some rigor.
$2.8 million day care facility in Portland building permits | Feb. 24, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for a project in Southeast Portland. Plans call for transforming a live/work building into a day care facility with classrooms, offices, and support spaces.
6-story multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 24, 2025
A design advice request is pending for a proposal to construct in Southeast Portland a six-story residential building with approximately 243 units and associated parking.
Sundt: Redmond Wetlands Complex Project
Redmond Wetlands Complex Project
Group files suit to block PLA executive order (UPDATED)
Trade associations and construction contractors allege Gov. Tina Kotek exceeded her authority by requiring project labor agreements be used for most state projects.
Three Oregon architects receive high honor from AIA
Three Portland-area architects have been inducted into the AIA College of Fellows (class of 2025).
$23.5 million in top bidders | Feb. 21, 2025
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award an $8.4 million contract for a road improvement project.
Better water systems can help cities survive firestorms
Communities can improve their preparedness via measures such as investing in remote shutoff valves and emergency water sources.
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
