Recent Articles from admin
Stop managing relationships — and start investing in them | OP-ED
How you manage performance matters. When you do it in a human-centric, connective way, it becomes about getting results and building relationships.
Creek restoration proposal in Portland land use review intakes | March 20, 2023
A type 2 procedure (environmental review) is pending for a project that would restore riverine conditions to a portion of Johnson Creek, in Southeast Portland.
$159.4 million tower in Portland building permits | March 20, 2023
A $159.4 million new construction permit is under inspection for a patient tower at Oregon Health & Science University, in Southwest Portland.
Deadline is Tuesday for TopProjects nominations
The Daily Journal of Commerce is inviting firms throughout the Pacific Northwest to enter their best projects completed (at least substantially) in 2022.
Mazzetti hires Woods as associate principal
ENGINEERING James Woods has joined Mazzetti as an associate principal and a senior project manager. His experience includes project management, mechanical systems design, and energy and sustainability consulting. Woods specializes in […]
Alexander takes senior engineer role with Mazzetti
ENGINEERING Mazzetti has hired Phil Alexander as a senior mechanical engineer. He has experience with commercial, government, health care, data center and clean room design. He has worked for both […]
Alliant Systems adds Stone for director role
CONSTRUCTION Dale Stone has joined Alliant Systems as the director of building automation services. He will oversee the firm’s building automation team. He also will lead all building controls sales […]
Tonkon Torp’s Willes now foundation’s board secretary
LAW Tonkon Torp partner Michael Willes has been elected secretary of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Board of Directors. The foundation provides fundraising and community relations support to Virginia Garcia […]
Sutton joins Fortis Construction as senior DEI manager
CONSTRUCTION Fortis Construction has hired Kimberly Sutton as diversity, equity & inclusion senior manager. She has more than 20 years of experience developing and leading DEI and small business inclusion programs […]
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 April 05, 2023 INVITATION FOR BIDS IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Emery & […]
$12 million housing development in the works
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered advice to the team designing a 70-unit apartment building for the Arbor Lodge neighborhood.
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

















