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Economist: ‘Overheated’ economy will impact builders
The construction economy next year will see lingering inflation linked with strong demand and growth, according to Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu.
Lane Powell hires Adams as of counsel
LAW Michelle Adams has joined Lane Powell as counsel to the firm in Portland. She advises聽clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, health care transactions, and health care litigation. Adams has […]
Grant elected a Tonkon Torp partner
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Stephanie Grant to partnership. She joined the firm鈥檚 Litigation Department in 2016. Grant鈥檚 practice focuses on complex business litigation, including product liability defense, intellectual […]
Tonkon Torp names Newman a partner
LAW Danny Newman is now a Tonkon Torp LLP partner. He joined the firm鈥檚 Litigation Department in 2019 and now serves the bankruptcy & reorganization and government solutions groups. Newman […]
Reuther elevated to partner by Tonkon Torp
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Megan Reuther to partnership. She聽joined the firm鈥檚 labor & employment practice group in 2017. Reuther聽works with local, regional, and national employers to solve complicated […]
Steele Associates Architects hires Bailey
ARCHITECTURE Virginia Bailey has joined Steele Associates Architects in Bend as Design Staff 2. She has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture, with minors in interior architecture and French, from the […]
Miller Nash adds Shattuck as associate
LAW Ben Shattuck has joined the Portland office of Miller Nash LLP as an associate. He supports a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters. Shattuck assists all aspects of […]
LRS Architects adds Salazar as a BIM manager
ARCHITECTURE Matthew Salazar has joined LRS Architects as a Building Information Modeling (BIM) manager. His creativity, enthusiasm and technical acumen will help the firm facilitate more robust detailing of project […]
Cushnie now a BIM manager at LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has hired Leticia Lopez Cushnie as a Building Information Modeling (BIM) manager. She has worked on projects involving mixed-use/office buildings, hospitals, educational labs, and cultural centers. Her […]
Mulvihill joins Ethos Commercial Advisors
REAL ESTATE Ethos Commercial Advisors LLC has hired Jordan Mulvihill, who recently received a master鈥檚 degree in real estate development from Portland State University’s School of Business. She previously served […]
Hunter-Davisson’s Wells to serve as ABC chapter’s board chair
CONSTRUCTION Tara Wells, engineering manager at Hunter-Davisson, in January will step into the role of chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors鈥� Pacific Northwest chapter鈥檚 board for 2023. Please send […]
OP-ED: Can we avoid court? Construction mediation agreement considerations
Construction contract clauses requiring formal mediation of disputes can present an obstacle when prompt commencement of litigation is necessary or desirable.
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 鈥� 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
