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Suaste joins Perlo Construction as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction has hired Fabricio Suaste as a project engineer. He has previous experience working as a field engineer on various health care and hospitality projects. Suaste has a […]
Perlo Construction hires Zhao as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Weiton Zhao has joined Perlo Construction as a project engineer. He previously served the firm as an intern in 2020 by assisting project managers and superintendents with processing submittals […]
Hale named Ogletree Deakins shareholder in Portland
LAW Ogletree Deakins has added Sarah Hale as a shareholder in its Portland office. She previously was a partner at Miller Nash. Hale advises and defends employers on a full […]
James now a civil designer at KPFF
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Harper James as a civil designer. He primarily has focused on utility design for a variety of project types and sizes. James previously worked as a […]
KPFF adds Nelson as civil designer in Portland
ENGINEERING Anna Nelson has joined KPFF’s Portland civil transportation team as a civil designer. She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University. While there, Nelson spent […]
South Waterfront project in Portland land use review intakes | May 30, 2023
Design review is pending for the Alamo Manhattan Blocks along South River Parkway. Revisions were made to the approved designs for Block 44 and Block 45.
$25.8 million hotel project in Portland building permits | May 30, 2023
A new construction permit was issued for a six-story, approximately 90,000-square-foot hotel near the North Park Blocks.
Building set to rise on small site in Portland’s West End
The Bureau of Development Services has approved a proposal to construct 90 affordable housing units for seniors.
High-value construction projects in California may zip ahead
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to fast-track hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of construction projects throughout the state.
Development: the constant threat to low-income housing
In Phoenix, a mobile home park is being eliminated to accommodate construction of new student housing for a university.
$6.7 million in top bidders | May 26, 2023
The city of Forest Grove is preparing to award a $3.4 million contract for a street improvement project.
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


















