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Northwest engineering firm announces change
Kirkland, Washington-based PACE Engineers has rebranded itself to represent its commitment to innovation, optimization and expertise.
Fluctuating interest rates and market volatility: bumps in the road | Opinion
As interest rates increased and the threat of more increases prevailed, the market tumbled. Conversely, when rates decreased, the market rallied. The ride has been volatile.
$13.2 million in top bidders | Sept. 8, 2023
The city of Oregon City is preparing to award a $3.8 million contract for rehabilitation of a sanitary sewer system.
Pence Contractors: Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion
INVITATION TO BID Deschutes County Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion RFP Responses Revised Due Date: 5:00 pm PST September 13th, 2023 RFP response will be received by General Contractor, Pence Contractors, […]
Emery & Sons: City of Tigard – Reservoir 18 and Pump Station
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of Tigard – Reservoir 18 and Pump Station Bids will be due at 2:00 pm Sep 28, 2023 INVITATION FOR BIDS IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Emery & […]
Northwest firms increasingly seeking growth opportunities
Engineering and architecture firm mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest as local firms seek to expand their services and grow.
Hutzler now a project engineer for Sundt Construction
CONSTRUCTION Sundt Construction’s John Hutzler is now a project engineer serving the Willamette Water Supply Water Treatment Plant project for the Tualatin Valley Water District. He has been with Sundt […]
Sundt Construction hires Bochsler as senior project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Bob Bochsler has joined Sundt Construction as a senior project engineer managing concrete quality control during the Willamette Water Supply Water Treatment Plant project for the Tualatin Valley Water […]
Sundt Construction adds Holder as virtual construction engineer
CONSTRUCTION Bart Holder is now a virtual construction engineer for Sundt Construction as it performs the Willamette Water Supply Water Treatment Plant project for the Tualatin Valley Water District. He […]
Beautification for global event has high cost
New Delhi got a $120 million makeover for the G20 summit; the city’s poor say they were erased in the process.
Building Blocks: Hampton Street Apartments
The new five-story complex is rising in the Tigard Triangle – a city-designated urban renewal zone intended to encourage development of housing.
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
















