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Mackenzie elevates Jones to senior associate
ENGINEERING Janet Jones is now a senior associate with Mackenzie. As an engineer and member of the firm’s transportation planning and traffic engineering team, Jones has helped provide solutions for […]
Mackenzie promotes Van Otterloo to associate
ENGINEERING Sarah Van Otterloo, an engineer in training (EIT), has been recognized as an associate with Mackenzie. She is a member of the firm’s structural engineering team. Van Otterloo has […]
Mackenzie names Gonzalez-Cruz an associate
DESIGN Alfredo Gonzalez-Cruz has been recognized as an associate with Mackenzie. As an architectural designer on the e-commerce team, he finds creative solutions while working on industrial warehouse projects with […]
Stage now set for unique Portland neighborhood
The Design Commission on Thursday green-lit the master plan for the OMSI District, which will feature numerous buildings and a waterfront park.
Design Commission weighs in on plans for 15-story building
The Skyview on 7th project team will return before the commission for a design review hearing in a couple of months.
$7 million in top bidders | Feb. 17, 2023
The city of Detroit is preparing to award a $2 million contract for a water treatment plant project.
Time running out to take advantage of Oregon rebate program | OP-ED
The program is scheduled to sunset in January 2024, further illustrating the need for low-income service providers to act now.
Skanska: Beaverton High School Replacement
SUB-CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS Beaverton High School Replacement – MEP Trade Partners Proposal Due Date: March 10, 2023 by 2:00pm PST Skanska is requesting Subcontractor proposals for the Beaverton High School Replacement […]
CBRE brings back Swift as senior vice president
REAL ESTATE Dan Swift has joined CBRE’s Portland office as a senior vice president. He will focus on office leasing and sales. Swift is returning to CBRE after 16 years […]
Baldock returns to CBRE as senior vice president
REAL ESTATE Lana Baldock has joined CBRE’s Portland office as a senior vice president. She will focus on office leasing and sales. Baldock is returning to CBRE after 16 years […]
Morgan now co-chair of Tonkon Torp’s Business Department
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has appointed partner Jessica Morgan as co-chair (along with Michael Millender) of its Business Department. She focuses her practice on regulatory compliance, securities and general corporate […]
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
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- 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

















