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Construction contractor sentenced for tax evasion
A Portland-based contractor has received a prison sentence for his involvement in a multiyear tax evasion scheme geared to avoid payroll and income tax payments for his employees’ wages.
Energy efficiency a key part of affordable housing project
The team bringing the 100-unit Mercy Greenbrae development to Lake Oswego will seek Passive House certification.
Beyond automation: the quest for ethical AI in human resources | Opinion
In the legal sphere, being the first among companies often translates to bearing the brunt of significant lawsuits in uncharted legal territories.
Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, who was thrust into the political spotlight as "Joe the Plumber" after questioning Barack Obama about his economic proposals during the 2008 presidential campaign, and who later forayed into politics himself, has died, his son said Monday. He was 49.
Portland projects receive international recognition
Portland-based design consultancy sparks+sullivan received two International Design Excellence Awards for work involving Washington Park and Portland International Airport.
Architecture firm principal caps long career
Bill Seider has retired from Eugene-based PIVOT Architecture after spending 49 years designing buildings for Lane County.
Slayden Contractors: Salem ASR Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Salem ASR Improvements – Phase 2 Salem, Oregon BIDS DUE: Tuesday 9/19/2023 at 2:00 P.M. Requesting bids for the following scopes: Well Rehabilitation & Cleaning Please direct all […]
Good Company adds Lunsford as senior planner
PLANNING Tracy Lunsford has returned to Good Company, a division of Parametrix, as a senior planner. She is a member of the climate change and resiliency team, providing services in […]
Miller Nash adds Day to multiple practice teams
LAW Marcena Day has joined Miller Nash LLP’s education and employment law & labor relations teams. She will utilize her background in education, employment and civil rights law to assist […]
Goins now an architectural designer at LSW Architects
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects has hired Logan Goins as an architectural designer. He has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s degree in architecture from […]
LSW Architects adds Beard as architectural designer
ARCHITECTURE Ashley Beard has joined LSW Architects as an architectural designer. She has both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in architecture, along with a minor in construction management, […]
News
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- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
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- 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
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- 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
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