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Patel now an associate at Dunn Carney
LAW Dunn Carney LLP has added Nikesh Patel as an associate in land use and real estate. Patel, formerly of Ball Janik LLP, assists clients involved with affordable housing, mixed-use, […]
Building Blocks: Liberty High School solar array
Construction of a photovoltaic canopy structure at a Hillsboro high school is expected to finish in March.
OP-ED: FTC proposes wholesale ban of noncompete clauses
Under the proposed rule, employers would be required to rescind existing noncompete clauses and affirmatively inform employees that the clause is no longer in effect.
Engineering giant PAE announces leadership transition
PAE, one of the West Coast鈥檚 largest independent engineering firms, has named Christian Agulles its president and CEO.
Lower Albina redevelopment poised to advance
Albina Vision Trust has received land use and design approval from the Portland Bureau of Development Services for its first project.
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 February 14, 2023 INVITATION FOR BIDS IS HEREBY GIV-EN THAT Emery & […]
Affordable housing community coming to Hillsboro
Century Commons, being built by Habitat for Humanity, will consist of 18 homes 鈥 six duplexes and two triplexes 鈥 along Southeast Century Boulevard.
Law firm is first to reserve space in new tower
As construction wraps up on 11W in Portland鈥檚 West End, the first lease agreement for office space has been reached for the 25-story mixed-use building.
Dorsett promoted to senior associate by TVA Architects
ARCHITECTURE TVA Architects has promoted Erik Dorsett to senior associate. He has 22 years of experience, including 13 with TVA. Dorsett has contributed to many of the firm鈥檚 projects 鈥 […]
TVA Architects elevates Woodbury to associate
ARCHITECTURE Flo Woodbury has been promoted to associate at TVA Architects. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has contributed to a variety of projects, including higher education buildings, office […]
Jepsen promoted to director by Lease Crutcher Lewis
CONSTRUCTION Lease Crutcher Lewis has promoted Robert Jepsen to director of operations. During two decades in the construction industry, he has amassed extensive experience working on office build-outs with complex […]
News
- $431 million infrastructure project proposed in Eugene
- 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
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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
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- Ditch disorganization 鈥 the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
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