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Portland’s BES may soon secure staff support
Portland City Council next week will consider a proposal to authorize competitive solicitation and execution of price agreements for temporary staff additions to support capital improvements.
Stoel Rives LLP names Reynolds a partner
LAW Allison Reynolds is now a Stoel Rives LLP partner. She is a member of the firm鈥檚 Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. Her practice is focused on helping […]
Stoel Rives LLP elevates Dudrey to partner
LAW John Dudrey has been promoted to partner at Stoel Rives LLP. As a member of the firm鈥檚 Labor & Employment group, he focuses on wage and hour compliance, representation […]
Russell named partner by Stoel Rives LLP
LAW Stoel Rives LLP has promoted Kristin Russell to partner. She is a member of the firm鈥檚 Corporate group, co-chair of its Debt subgroup and co-chair of the Portland Recruiting […]
SmithGroup adds Meigel as senior project manager
ARCHITECTURE Christopher Meigel has joined integrated design firm SmithGroup as a senior project manager. He has more than 20 years of industry experience. Meigel has worked on a wide range […]
SmithGroup’s Fonseca moves to Portland office
ARCHITECTURE Gabe Fonseca has relocated to SmithGroup鈥檚 Portland office, where he serves as a principal and oversees day-to-day operations. With more than 25 years of architectural experience, Fonseca has a […]
$27M approved for designated camps in Portland
The vote paves the way for establishment of six outdoor sites in a bid to 鈥榚nd self-directed, unsanctioned camping in the city.鈥�
OP-ED: It might be time to update that policy on social media in the workplace
Social media use is rapidly evolving in new ways that may not have been anticipated when employers' policies were drafted.
Sizable project benefiting from prefabrication
A prefabricated building enclosure system has been installed for a Bonneville Power Administration building under construction in Vancouver, Washington.
Climate-friendly home projects recognized
Several homebuilders in the Portland-metro area have received awards for their efforts to build homes that are more energy efficient.
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
