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McDowell now a 3J Consulting planner
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Ryley McDowell as a planner. He received a bachelor’s degree in planning, public policy and management, with a minor in business, from the University of […]
3J Consulting adds Hernandez-Lopez as civil technician
ENGINEERING Monserrat Hernandez-Lopez has joined 3J Consulting as a civil technician. Hernandez-Lopez recently received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University. She will be based in Beaverton. […]
Chew joins 3J Consulting as civil designer
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Alan Chew as a civil designer. He recently received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University. Chew will be based in Beaverton. […]
Beaverton affordable housing project on track
A four-story, 93,000-square-foot, 81-unit apartment building is planned for a property near a MAX light-rail station in the Elmonica area.
Oceanic developments being scrutinized
As offshore wind power projects ramp up near the Atlantic coastline, questions about their environmental impacts persist.
New incorporation campaign in Oregon echoes ghosts long past | Opinion
In addition to overseeing the tremendous growth of Bend, Redmond, Sisters and La Pine, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 20 will consider adding the city of Mountain View to its roster.
$27.6M wastewater treatment plant upgrade in Portland building permits | Sept. 11, 2023
An alteration permit was issued for tunnel work at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Office addition proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 11, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct an addition to a single-story building on the corner of North Williams Avenue and Northeast Thompson Street.
KPFF hires Stroud as civil engineer
ENGINEERING Ryan Stroud has joined KPFF as a civil engineer. He has six years of industry experience, including site design for mixed-use developments as well as the public improvements and […]
KPFF hires Carlile as civil designer
ENGINEERING Jennica Carlile is now a KPFF civil designer. She is a former KPFF intern. Since receiving a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University, Carlile now works […]
Bunnell joins KPFF as senior project engineer
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Shari Bunnell as a senior project engineer in its transportation group. She has 30 years of experience in civil engineering design, with a specialty in public […]
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



















