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Paulsen joins Parametrix as senior engineer in Portland
ENGINEERING Parametrix has hired Kirk Paulsen as a senior engineer in the Portland office. He provides transportation and environmental planning, urban design and traffic engineering services to clients including the […]
Money forthcoming to tackle two critical Oregon issues
State lawmakers on Tuesday passed a $200M package intended to boost affordable housing and prevent homelessness.
$10 million in top bidders | March 24, 2023
The city of Moscow, Idaho, has awarded a $4.2 million contract for construction of two booster pump stations.
Inline Commercial Construction: PPS Harrison Park Middle School Conversion – Phase 2
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED PPS Harrison Park Middle School Conversion – Phase 2 Proposal Due Date: April 4th, 2023 by 12pm PST INLINE is requesting subcontractor proposals for the Harrison Park Middle […]
Goodfellow Bros INC – Materials/Dump Site
SERVICES Materials/Dump Site Bids Due: March 28th 2:00pm LOCATION: 10500 SE Jennifer Street Clackamas, OR 97015 DUMP SITE: Clean Fill, Asphalt, and Un-painted Concrete MATERIALS FOR SALE: Drain Rock, Crushed […]
Kellermann steps into role with Otak
ENGINEERING Otak Inc. has hired Brogan Kellermann as a geomorphologist. He most recently was an engineering geologist at Shannon & Wilson. Kellerman has a bachelor’s degree in geological sciences from […]
Otak hires Bauch as water resources designer
ENGINEERING Alex Bauch has joined Otak Inc. as a water resources designer. He previously was a water resources engineer for CDM Smith. Bauch has a bachelor’s degree in biology and […]
Hazen now an Otak project manager
ENGINEERING Otak Inc. has added Rick Hazen as a project manager. He most recently was a project manager for H5 Data Centers. Hazen has more than 35 years of experience […]
Otak hires Cline as senior project manager
ARCHITECTURE Michael Cline has joined Otak Inc. as senior project manager, architecture. He most recently was a principal/owner at Coplin Cline Architecture. Cline has more than 35 years of experience […]
OSU names Stone executive director of Impact Studio
ENGINEERING Rob Stone, professor of mechanical engineering at Oregon State University, has been named executive director of OSU’s Impact Studio. Launched by the Office of the Provost in 2018, the […]
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
















