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Fuller joins 3J Consulting as administrative assistant
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Shane Fuller as administrative assistant. She will be based in the firm’s Beaverton office and support all areas of the business, including accounting, marketing, community […]
3J Consulting adds Zheng as civil technician
ENGINEERING Andy Zheng has joined 3J Consulting as a civil technician. He will be based in the firm’s Beaverton office and work on transportation, utility, school, commercial and residential projects. […]
Colvin joins Opsis Architecture as architect
ARCHITECTURE Opsis Architecture has hired Kelsy Colvin as an architect. She has 12 years of experience and a broad range of skills. Colvin’s interest in public work and sustainability brought […]
Albahrani now interior designer for Opsis Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Maram Albahrani has joined Opsis Architecture as an interior designer. Her experience living and traveling in the Middle East and United States has continued to shape and inspire her […]
Opsis Architecture promotes Wilkowski to associate
ARCHITECTURE Paulina Wilkowski of Opsis Architecture has received a promotion to associate. She has amassed more than 15 years of design expertise while working on commercial, adaptive reuse and interior […]
Dunn now a senior associate at Opsis Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Opsis Architecture has added Erica Dunn as a senior associate. She has more than 19 years of experience in architecture, including the past 12 dedicated to zero energy projects. […]
Opsis Architecture hires Eskandari as designer
ARCHITECTURE Fatemeh Eskandari has joined Opsis Architecture as a designer. While studying and working as an architectural designer in both Iran and the United States, she has contributed to a […]
Tokos joins Opsis Architecture in designer role
ARCHITECTURE Opsis Architecture has hired Samantha Tokos as a designer. She is an emerging professional in architecture with ability to communicate big ideas through graphic representation. Tokos’ goal is to […]
Smith promoted to associate by Opsis Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Opsis Architecture has promoted Fearn Smith to associate. She is an architectural designer who helps lead project teams as they create competitive workplace environments and next-generation K-12 schools in […]
OP-ED: Can a contractor simply walk off a job?
A frequent misconception is that if the contractor has not been timely paid, the contractor has the right to immediately stop working.
Bend’s Old Mill District set to expand soon
Construction is expected to begin next spring on the first two of three new buildings at the mixed-use destination.
Mixed-use development coming to Goose Hollow
Construction has started on the second, larger phase of the Press Blocks development.
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



















