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Ramos joins Miller Nash’s Portland office
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added banking professional Diana Ramos to its financial services industry team in the firm’s Portland office. She assists banks, credit unions and other financial institutions […]
Mason, Bruce & Girard adds Gould as analyst
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Peter Gould has joined Mason, Bruce & Girard as a remote sensing and inventory analyst. He has a a passion for collecting and delivering information to decision makers […]
Meeting to focus on Centennial Mills’ future
Three mixed-use developments have been proposed for the Centennial Mills riverfront property in Northwest Portland.
Greater accessibility sought in worship spaces
Though exempt from ADA requirements, most religious entities now have wheelchair access – but there’s room for improvement.
OP-ED: Mitigate risk of ‘the Grinch’ committing fraud in the workplace
Here are eight most effective tools that should be considered for adoption in the new year to minimize companies’ risk of fraud.
AFO adds Rife as executive director
ARCHITECTURE Erica Rife has joined the Architecture Foundation of Oregon as executive director. While providing years of service to the Portland design community, Rife has become a nonprofit sector leader […]
Stewart joins Lease Crutcher Lewis as division president
CONSTRUCTION Lease Crutcher Lewis has added Tony Stewart as Oregon Division president. He has more than 30 years of experience leading teams across multiple disciplines, including construction, architecture, real estate, […]
ASSE honors Säzän Group’s Roach as Fellow
ENGINEERING Säzän Group associate Phil Roach has received a Fellow Award (FASSE) from ASSE International. Each year national ASSE board members and past presidents choose no more than three members […]
Convergence Architecture hires Peterson
ARCHITECTURE Amy Peterson has joined the Convergence Architecture team. She has experience involving education, single family, multifamily, and wine and beverage projects. Peterson has a bachelor’s degree in history from Lewis […]
Bortolazzo now Guardian’s development director
DEVELOPMENT Guardian has hired Ben Bortolazzo as director of development. He will lead the company’s property development efforts, including four multifamily projects under construction that will bring 750 units to […]
Land use review intakes for Jan. 3, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a two-story, 13,000-square-foot commercial building in Northeast Portland.
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


















