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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.
Tiscareno joins Compass Commercial in Bend
REAL ESTATE Compass Commercial Asset & Property Management in Bend has added Emilio Tiscareno to its team as a property coordinator and broker. He works with tenants and vendors to […]
Soderstrom Architects’ Talbot now a senior associate
ARCHITECTURE Eric Talbot is now a senior associate at Soderstrom Architects. Since joining the firm as design architect in 2018, Talbot has guided the design of all major projects, including […]
White named associate by Soderstrom Architects
ARCHITECTURE Soderstrom Architects has named Tommy White an associate. He will continue to champion superior detailing and documentation within the firm. White joined Soderstrom in 2008 and now has more […]
Rosenbaum now a Soderstrom Architects associate
ARCHITECTURE Soderstrom Architects has promoted Josh Rosenbaum to associate. As the firm’s IT director, he maintains a robust and secure network while making usage easy for employees. Rosenbaum joined Soderstrom […]
Bailey named chair of BIA of Clark County committee
CONSTRUCTION The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County has named Melissa Bailey of PNW Fire Protection chair of the Building Futures Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. She has served on the […]
New heights for mass-timber affordable housing
A project team is looking beyond five-over-two construction with its eight-story project in Portland’s Gateway neighborhood.
OP-ED: How teams can achieve authenticity in their workplaces
If we are going to create work communities that thrive, we need to foster the kind of camaraderie that is deeper than a happy hour, potluck, or surface conversations.
Land use review intakes for Nov. 28, 2022
Design review with modifications is pending for a proposal to construct a seven-story, 144-unit apartment building in Southeast 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


















