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Jessie Steiger
Jessie Steiger senior project manager at Klosh Group Inc. Jessie Steiger was a civil engineer for five years before volunteering with an ACE mentor group and learning about what project […]
Melynda Retallack
Melynda Retallack principal and owner of Ink Built Architecture Melynda Retallack’s career has included working for well-established, multifamily housing firms in Oregon and California, and a decade of working directly […]
Tiffani Penson
Tiffani Penson People and Culture manager for the City of Portland has developed a reputation of being someone who cares about communities of color, recognizes the opportunities the city affords, […]
Anne Monnier
Industry Impact Award Anne Monnier partner with KPFF Consulting Engineers Anne Monnier grew up in Denmark – the homeland of Lego – with a dad who was a structural engineer, […]
Alison Davis
Lifetime Achievement Alison Davis Executive director of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon Early in her career, Alison Davis worked for a market research company that did a […]
Hendy hired by RS&H to lead transportation infrastructure projects
ENGINEERING RS&H, an engineering, architecture and consulting firm, has hired Allen Hendy to lead transportation infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest. He will manage and help deliver design and construction […]
Brewster now Mereté Hotel Management regional director of sales
HOSPITALITY Springfield-based Mereté Hotel Management has appointed Jill Brewster regional director of sales. She will be responsible for sales and marketing efforts at seven Mereté-managed hotels in Oregon and Washington […]
Smith named vice president by Mereté Hotel Management
HOSPITALITY Springfield-based Mereté Hotel Management has appointed Tim Smith vice president of operations. He will play a critical role in the company’s expansion of its management portfolio. Smith has more […]
Goldstein named incoming co-CEO of Gensler
ARCHITECTURE Global architecture, design and planning firm Gensler has named Jordan Goldstein incoming co-CEO. He will co-lead with Julia Simet. They succeed Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins, who will become […]
Simet named incoming co-CEO of Gensler
ARCHITECTURE Global architecture, design and planning firm Gensler has named Julia Simet incoming co-CEO. She will co-lead with Jordan Goldstein. They succeed Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins, who will become […]
Wildfire risk leads utility to look underground
However, PG&E’s plan to bury power lines is facing opposition because customers would shoulder costs.
On notice: Why notice and claim procedures in construction contracts matter | Opinion
Most construction contracts include provisions detailing how and when a contractor must provide notice of claims, or events that may lead to future claims, for additional compensation and/or time. These […]
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



















