Recent Articles from admin
Eric Evans | Emerio Design
Eric Evans, PE, has rejoined Emerio Design as a senior project manager. He has 25 years of engineering and land development experience.
Alfredo Perez-Lozano | Emerio Design
Emerio Design has promoted Alfredo Perez-Lozano to project manager. He has 13 years of experience in civil engineering and land development for public agencies.
Strategies for getting difficult contracts to the finish line | Opinion
Parties mired in a stalemate may want to consider several actions to potentially seal the deal.
Aryn Phillips | Woodblock Architecture
Woodblock Architecture welcomes Aryn Phillips, a dynamic professional with five years of experience in K-12, industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Oregon coast locations for offshore wind farms identified
The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday.
Construction of Hillsboro ballpark could start soon
The team last week gained an $8 million commitment from Washington County for the project estimated to cost $120 million.
Slayden Contractors: Bend Southeast Area Plan Pump Station (SEAP) – EWA1
BIDS REQUESTED Bend Southeast Area Plan Pump Station (SEAP) – EWA1 Bend, Oregon BIDS DUE: 3/4/24 at 2:30 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Generator/ATS, and Switchboard Email Copies […]
Pence Contractors: Cornelius Elementary School Replacement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Forest Grove School District Cornelius Elementary School Replacement Bids Due 2:00 pm PST February 27, 2024 Final Bid Package: All Scopes Bidding Unless Noted Below The following scopes […]
Kirby Nagelhout: Columbia County Courthouse Improvements – Bell Tower Seismic Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Columbia County Courthouse Improvements – Bell Tower Seismic Improvements Bids Due: Thursday, March 7th, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 9:00 AM Columbia […]
Ted Mumford | Pence/Kelly Concrete
Ted Mumford is P/K’s new division manager. He’s responsible for overseeing the company’s sitework team and projects, including safety, processes, trackability and financial performance.
Elisabeth Kenaston | Pence Contractors
Elisabeth Kenaston, CPA, was promoted to CFO. During her four years at Pence, she’s overhauled the finance department, built an expanded accounting team, enhanced the reporting system and increased alignment with operations.
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
















