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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Impact Studio. Launched by the Office of the Provost in 2018, the […]
Buckman apartment project receives new life
Several years after plans for a 144-unit building received the Portland Design Commission鈥檚 approval, a new developer has taken over.
Building Blocks: Advantis Credit Union corporate headquarters
Composed of three buildings on a 12-acre site, the campus provides spaces that contribute to users鈥� health and wellness while meeting work environment needs.
Maintaining wage and hour compliance in light of telework challenges | OP-ED
In the immortal words of Bob Dylan, 鈥渢he times, they are a-changin鈥�;鈥� we are starting to see legislation and guidance to clarify outstanding gray areas for remote workers.
Upgrades coming to Portland community center
A $25.9 million building permit is under review for a seismic retrofit and expansion of Mt. Scott Community Center in Southeast Portland.
Howard S. Wright: UO Portland BP-A2.1: Library and Learning Center
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED UO Portland BP-A2.1: Library and Learning Center Phase 1 NE Portland, OR Bids Due: March 31, 2023 @2:00 pm Select wall patching, painting, and carpeting throughout. Mandatory Job […]
Gerding Builders LLC: North Douglas Elementary School Seismic Strengthening
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED NORTH DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEISMIC STRENGTHENING DRAIN, OR Bid Deadline: April 11th @ 2:00 PM All scopes bidding except for Roo铿乶g which was previously bid out. For Bid […]
Emery & Sons: City of Tigard 鈥� Reservoir 18 and Pump Station
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of Tigard 鈥� Reservoir 18 and Pump Station Bids will be due at 2:00 pm April 11, 2023 INVITATION FOR BIDS IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Emery & […]
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 鈥� 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
