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Hattie Redmond Apartments
Location: Portland Cost: $24.4 million Completion: March 2023 Owner/Developer: Home Forward Architect: SERA Architects Interior Designer: SERA Architects Engineers: Samata Consulting Engineers, MKE & Associates, Equilibrium Engineers, Vega Civil Engineering […]
Hidden Creek Park West
Location: Hillsboro Cost: $12.5 million Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: City of Hillsboro Architect: MIG Engineer: KPFF General Contractor: P&C Construction Submitting Company: P&C Construction Subcontractors: AC&E Electric, American Direct Sales, […]
Industrial Pretreatment Lagoon Upgrades
Location: Vancouver, Washington Cost: $5.2 million Completion: March 2023 Owner/Developer: City of Vancouver Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Brown and Caldwell General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Callies Welding and […]
Mill Plain BRT Transit Center and Corridor Construction
Location: Vancouver, Washington Cost: $21.8 million Completion: November 2023 Owner/Developer: C-Tran Architect: HDR Engineer: HDR General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Able Fence, AKS Engineering, Anderson Erosion Control, Apply-A-Line, […]
Cities with empty commercial space and housing shortages are converting office buildings into apartments
It took a global pandemic to convince American businesses that their employees could work productively from home, or a favorite coffee shop.
Drew Carter | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has promoted Drew Carter to project director. He joined the company in 2016 as a project manager.
Jake Jensen | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has promoted Jake Jensen to project director. He joined the company in 2013.
Jeff Hankins | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has promoted Jeff Hankins to project director, SPG. He joined the company in 2017.
Jordan Peterson | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has promoted Jordan Peterson to project director. He joined the company in 2011.
Monmouth City Hall
Location: Monmouth Cost: $9 million Completion: December 2023 Owner/Developer: City of Monmouth Owner’s Representative: Otak Architect: FFA Architecture + Interiors Interior Designer: FFA Architecture + Interiors Engineers: KPFF, MKE & […]
Nathan Bagent | Walsh Construction Co.
Nathan Bagent has joined Walsh Construction Co.'s expanding office in Vancouver, Washington. He has 27 years of construction experience involving multiple types of projects.
Multnomah County Library Operations Center
Location: Portland Cost: $35 million Completion: November 2023 Owner/Developer: Multnomah County Architect: Hennebery Eddy Architects Engineers: OEG, Arris Consulting, Interface Engineering General Contractor: Fortis Construction Submitting Company: Fortis Construction Subcontractors: […]
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 — 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



















