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Interim director named for Portland development bureau
Longtime Portland permitting manager David Kuhnhausen will replace Rebecca Esau as director of the Bureau of Development Services beginning Dec. 19.
Metcalf joins Sundt Construction as senior proposal manager
CONSTRUCTION Sundt Construction has added Kelley Metcalf to its transportation group as senior proposal manager. She will oversee proposal efforts for Sundt鈥檚 Northwest, Southwest and Intermountain regions. Metcalf has nine […]
Felt now administrative and marketing assistant for PIVOT Architecture
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture has hired Hannah Felt as administrative and marketing assistant. She recently attained a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration, with a focus on marketing, and a minor in […]
Stiles joins PIVOT Architecture as a designer
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture has hired Justen Stiles as a designer. He has five years of architectural experience with firms on both the east and west coasts. He holds undergraduate degrees […]
PIVOT Architecture welcomes back Miller as designer
ARCHITECTURE John Miller has rejoined PIVOT Architecture as a designer. He previously stepped away to complete master鈥檚 degrees in both architecture and interior architecture at the University of Oregon. Miller, […]
Miller Nash adds Van Meter as a partner
LAW Heather Van Meter has joined Miller Nash as a partner and a member of its employment and litigation teams. She has more than 25 years of experience representing private, […]
Wildfires ignite demand for firefighters and training facilities | Opinion
As 2023鈥檚 wildfire season ends, it is a good time to reflect on the region鈥檚 firefighting facility needs and funding.
Unique arrangement developing in Central Oregon
A pilot project will produce a new affordable housing community with both single-family homes and apartments.
Library improvement project in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 30, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to improve the St. Johns Library.
Three-story multifamily project in Portland building permits | Oct. 30, 2023
A $1.8 million permit was issued for construction of a three-story, 29-unit apartment building with associated site work, a detached trash enclosure and bike parking.
AGC’s Sandherr to retire in March, Shoaf to serve as next CEO
Stephen E. Sandherr, the CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), on Monday announced he will retire in spring of 2024 after serving in commercial construction leadership for nearly 30 years. The association鈥檚 chief operating officer, Jeffrey Shoaf, will step in as the next CEO.
Tapani: NE 42nd Ave. Bridge Replacement Project
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED NE 42nd Ave. Bridge Replacement Project Portland, OR Bids Due: 11/06/23 @ 12:00pm Includes: survey, rebar supply and install, concrete, bridge work, asphalt paving, clearing and grubbing, concrete […]
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
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
