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Eraut added to Portland-based law firm’s name
LAW Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth PC, a Portland-based civil litigation firm, is changing its name to Rizzo Bosworth Eraut PC to reflect the significant contributions of Allen Eraut, who joined the […]
Laufer joins Sundt Construction as project executive
CONSTRUCTION Sundt Construction’s Industrial Group has hired Paul Laufer as a new project executive in Oregon. He has 17 years of construction experience, much of which has been focused on […]
Legal dispute arises during San Francisco project
Contractors claim the cost to install a suicide prevention net on the Golden Gate Bridge has increased from $142 million to at least $398 million.
OP-ED: Some commercial property owners can go green with ‘PropertyFit’
Owners looking to include clean energy improvements in their projects or make seismic upgrades may want to consider using a relatively new program.
Land use review intakes for Dec. 5, 2022
Design review is pending for a project to add an enclosure to a Portland State University building.
Commercial building and facility permits for Dec. 5, 2022
A $12.5 million new construction permit is under review for a project at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Brown promoted to associate by LSW Architects
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects has elevated Derek Brown to associate. He will play key roles in both leading and supporting critical design and project approach elements for LSW and its clients. […]
LSW Architects’ Harmel named an associate
ARCHITECTURE Mike Harmel is now an LSW Architects associate. He is a highly detailed, process-driven designer who thrives in complexity. While striving to provide simplicity and clarity for clients, Harmel […]
Randall named principal by LSW Architects
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects has promoted Stefani Randall to principal. She will lead ongoing development of the firm’s project management, documentation, and quality standards. She also will support expansion of LSW’s […]
Anderson elevated to associate principal by LSW Architects
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects has named Spencer Anderson an associate principal. He is a foundational project and design leader within multifamily and mixed-use practice areas. Throughout his tenure with LSW, Anderson […]
LSW Architects’ Knauss now an associate principal
ARCHITECTURE Karen Knauss is now an LSW Architects associate principal. She has expertise in both new construction and renovations, creating unique and dynamic spaces that welcome, engage and empower users […]
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


















