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Applicants sought for Portland advisory group
The city of Portland is seeking an interested person to serve a four-year term on its Design Commission.
Great Work Spotlight: RESOLVE Architecture + Planning
From an ODOT interpretive installation for a pair of historic bridges at Astoria-Warrenton old Highway 101 to the Heritage Trail & Installations in downtown Tigard, RESOLVE Architecture + Planning strives […]
New Team Member: Cinna’Mon Williams
Cinna’Mon Williams is the newest member of the NAMC-OR team and joins the association as its Business and Member Services Officer. In this role, she works with members on a […]
Partner Spotlight: Capstone Partners
Capstone Partners is a regional multidisciplinary commercial developer with offices in Portland and Seattle. It specializes in multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and office development. In addition to its for-profit business, its […]
Partner Spotlight: Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a nationwide heavy civil prime contractor with a large presence in the Portland metro area and across the Pacific Northwest. It specializes in transportation-related projects including construction […]
Bougenies joins Miller Nash’s Portland office
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added Nathalie Bougenies to its Portland office as a member of the business and corporate team. She will assist domestic and international clients with corporate […]
TVA Architects’ Williams named associate principal
ARCHITECTURE TVA Architects has promoted Nick Williams to associate principal. He will play a critical role in coordination of the firm’s internal communications, sustainability approach, quality control, production management, and […]
Rocha now a TVA Architects associate principal
ARCHITECTURE TVA Architects has promoted Elisa Rocha to associate principal. She will play a critical role in coordination of the firm’s internal communications, sustainability approach, quality control, production management, and […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services names Smith division director
GOVERNMENT Jill Smith is now director of Oregon Housing and Community Services’ Housing Stabilization Division. She will oversee housing stabilization and homelessness prevention programs and lead the division’s strategic planning. […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services’ Detweiler-Daby named division director
GOVERNMENT Natasha Detweiler-Daby has joined Oregon Housing and Community Services’ leadership team as head of its Affordable Rental Housing Division. As director, she will oversee affordable rental housing policies, programs, […]
Partner Spotlight: Mackenzie
Over the past 63 years in business, Mackenzie’s services have evolved, and the firm now offers specialized services across a range of disciplines, including architecture, interior design, structural, civil, and […]
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















