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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 […]
Federal money awarded to eliminate longtime barrier
A $104.6 million grant for a project in Detroit recently was hailed among those for dozens of transportation improvements.
Land use review intakes for Sept. 19, 2022
Design advice is being sought for the modernization of Jefferson High School. The team anticipates the new facility having approximately 330,000 gross square feet.
Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 19, 2022
Four permits with a total value of $30 million were issued for the Dekum Court redevelopment project in Northeast Portland.
Holst Architecture hires Silver for inclusive design role
ARCHITECTURE Hannah Silver has joined Holst Architecture as an inclusive design facilitator. She will serve as a resource for project teams as they develop equitable community engagement strategies and adopt […]
Cloyd named associate by Ink:Built Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Ink:Built Architecture has promoted Justin Cloyd to associate – the firm’s first. He will continue to build upon a 10-year career and help lead the firm in executing projects, […]
Schubert given director role by BRIDGE Housing
DEVELOPMENT BRIDGE Housing has appointed Sarah Schubert director of real estate development in Portland. She will lead the nonprofit’s development activities in Portland, including completion of Waterleaf (178 affordable units), […]
Lents mixed-use project gets green light
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered a generally favorable review of a development planned near Interstate 205.
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
















