Recent Articles from admin
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’s 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 […]
Heather Wills
Heather Wills senior vice president at WSP When reflecting on who inspires her, Heather Wills says her father, a Vietnam veteran, helped lay the groundwork for her success. “My dad […]
Andrea Wallace
Andrea Wallace owner of Ink Built Architecture From a very young age, Andrea Wallace saw what hard work looked like. Her mom, a single parent who successfully managed a veterinary […]
Saretta Tillmaand
Saretta Tillmaand project architect at Otak Inc. Saretta Tillmaand is a voracious learner that isn’t afraid to dig deep and ask questions. As a teenager, she knew she wanted to […]
Karen Tatman
Karen Tatman principal engineer at Consor With three engineer role models in her family (father, a stepfather and father-in-law), some would say that Karen Tatman had engineering in her blood. […]
Diana Strassmaier
Diana Strassmaier partner at Aldrich Diana Strassmaier is her own version of Wonder Woman, who she describes as one of her inspirations growing up. “It may be a bit cliché, […]
Lillian Stevenson
Lillian Stevenson CEO of Berrien Concrete Lillian Stevenson says that to her, being a Woman of Vision signifies the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and growth and then take […]
Margaret Steinhilber
Margaret Steinhilber senior project architect at Otak Inc. Margaret Steinhilber can be described as a creative and passionate architect with a calm head and solid communication skills. Some of her […]
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 — 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


















