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AFO awards Talton Davis a fellowship
ARCHITECTURE Kayin Talton Davis has been named a 2023 Van Evera Bailey Fellow by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon. Along with recipient Cleo Davis, she focuses on Black culture, community, […]
Orton now a Mackenzie associate
ADMINISTRATION Mackenzie has promoted Robert Orton to associate. He is an administrative team member with concentrated responsibilities in event planning, facilities, records and print room management. Orton has more than […]
Mackenzie elevates Bashaw to associate
ADMINISTRATION Danielle Bashaw is now a Mackenzie associate. She has served the firm’s administration department for more than 24 years. Bashaw, a project administrator, utilizes her file management and accounting […]
Mackenzie promotes Risley to associate
ADMINISTRATION Sharon Risley has been recognized as an associate with Mackenzie. She has served the firm’s administration department for more than two decades by performing a wide variety of tasks. […]
Penaloza named associate by Mackenzie
ACCOUNTING Mackenzie has promoted Ofelia Penaloza to associate. She serves the firm’s accounting department. Penaloza has experience in both accounts receivable and accounts payable. Please send your 91ÊÓÆµ People announcements […]
Mackenzie promotes Smetana to senior associate
ACCOUNTING Leon Smetana, Mackenzie’s accounting manager, is now a senior associate. He has helped streamline processes within the accounting department. Smetana has nearly 25 years of professional accounting experience, including […]
One design firm hands off mass-timber high-rise to another
Ankrom Moisan Architects has taken over from LEVER Architecture as architect-of-record for Sandy Pine.
Tenant improvements’ lien rights: a cross-jurisdictional perspective | OP-ED
When liens arise out of tenant improvement work, the question is always: Does the lien attach to the owner/landlord’s ownership interest in the property, or does the lien attach solely to the tenant’s leasehold estate?
Briton awarded 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize
David Alan Chipperfield recently was recognized for producing "architecture of understated but transformative civic presence."
$120M baseball stadium to be built in Hillsboro
The city of Hillsboro on Tuesday approved an amendment to the contract with Mortenson for design and construction of a new ballpark for the Hops.
State advisory group formed to direct housing construction
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced her appointments to the Housing Production Advisory Council (HPAC) on Monday.
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

















