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Katie Hall
Katie Hall principal at PIVOT Architecture Katie Hall recalls seeking out small spaces that would be good hiding spots and creative nooks when she was a child, as well as […]
Tonie Esteban
Tonie Esteban principal at BRIC Architecture Tonie Esteban was inspired by her Mexican-American grandparents to pursue a college degree and, as a first-generation graduate, has seen firsthand how access to […]
Carol Duncan
Carol Duncan CEO and owner of General Sheet Metal Carol Duncan joined GSM in 1981 to help with the books and went on to become a 100 percent WBE owner, […]
Stephanie Coyle
Stephanie Coyle vice president at Hoffman Construction Stephanie Coyle discovered her interest in construction during a summer internship and said she immediately appreciated its tangibility. “You weren’t just talking about […]
Susan Barnes
Susan Barnes principal and director of architecture at Skylab Architecture Susan Barnes gained experience at Allied Works Architecture and Hacker Architects before joining Skylab in 2012. She was named a […]
A former (or current) employee left a negative review; now what? | Opinion
From reviews posted on Glassdoor to entire subreddits detailing their time at work, current and former employees are sharing information about their employment experiences.
US announces $3.5B for projects nationwide to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience
The Biden administration has announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country, including in Oregon, to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation's aging transmission systems.
Intel announces Hillsboro facility investments
The investments in Intel’s Oregon research and development and manufacturing operations are part of Intel’s plans to invest more than $100 billion in the U.S. over a five-year period, CEO Pat Gelsinger said at September’s Intel Innovation event.
Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmentalist protests
Federal regulators have approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the protest of environmental groups and top officials in West Coast states, who said it goes against the region's plans to address climate change and could pose a wildfire risk.
Swinerton Builders: LBCC Benton Center Renovation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED LBCC Benton Center Renovation Corvallis, OR BIDS DUE: November 2nd, 2023 at 2:00PM Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for The LBCC Benton Center Renovation. Work consists of […]
Competition tests apprentices’ HVAC, sheet metal skills
Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pacific Northwest chapter hosted its eighth annual Craft Championships at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas on Friday.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
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


















