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Dan Cowley | Essex General Construction
Essex General Construction has promoted Dan Cowley to project executive. He will focus on preconstruction, customer management, estimating, and leading project teams on large-scale projects.
Girls invited to attend trades-focused workshops
Hampton Lumber is partnering with Girls Build to expand its summer camp program for girls ages 8-15 by adding weekend workshops this winter for girls and young women ages 14-18.
Powellhurst-Gilbert property changes hands
A 28-unit multifamily complex in Southeast Portland has sold for $3.04 million.
Johnny Moses | Walsh Construction Co.
Johnny Moses joins Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer in Portland, bringing customer relations experience, a passion for construction, and community impact.
Potential to ‘lift tens of millions of people out of poverty’
Stakeholders hope a startup city in Kenya demonstrates how sub-Saharan Africa can urbanize while poor.
To elevate impact, be a strong communicator and mindful leader | Opinion
Whatever your hopes for 2025, your capacity to achieve them might lie in your ability to clearly and compellingly communicate.
Scott Howell | Walsh Construction Co.
Scott Howell, a Canadian transplant with over 20 years of construction experience, joins Walsh Construction Co. as superintendent.
Waste disposal facility proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 20, 2025
A pre-application conference is pending for discussion of a project to create a new facility in Northwest Portland.
$2.8 million repair of health care facility in Portland building permits | Jan. 20, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for a project to repair water damage at a skilled nursing facility in Northeast Portland.
Shannon Parker | Pence Contractors
Pence is pleased to share Shannon鈥檚 promotion to vice president of organizational development. In her new position, Shannon will focus on fostering organizational growth and driving strategic initiatives.
Marc Monaghan | Pence Contractors
Pence is thrilled to announce Marc鈥檚 promotion to vice president of revenue operations. In his new role, he鈥檚 taking on leadership and development of the estimating and preconstruction teams.
Linda Degman | Pence Contractors
Pence is pleased to welcome Linda Degman, MPA, JD, as general counsel at its Lake Oswego headquarters. She has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.
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
