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Slayden Contractors: Spring Street STP – 3B GMP
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED BIDS REQUESTED Spring Street STP – 3B GMP Klamath Falls, Oregon Bids Due: 10/18/2022 at 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Abatement, Coatings, Demolition of Existing […]
Portland eyeing EV infrastructure requirements
The Planning and Sustainability Commission continued to discuss the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Code Project proposal on Tuesday.
Colunga given coordinator role by Emerio Design
ENGINEERING Emerio Design has promoted Art Colunga to survey operations coordinator. He manages and schedules the firm’s field surveying crews. Currently, he is working on several jobs – including one […]
Emerio Design promotes Rhodes to project engineer
ENGINEERING Nick Rhodes of Emerio Design has received a promotion to project engineer. Currently, he is assisting the design of active transportation facilities and local roadways for the Interstate Bridge […]
Emerio Design promotes Schalk to department lead
ENGINEERING Steve Schalk has been promoted to project manager in Emerio Design’s Construction Management Department. He will lead the growing department while continuing to provide daily project management and construction […]
Allen receives promotion from Emerio Design
ENGINEERING Emerio Design has promoted Nicole Allen to senior professional land surveyor. Currently, she is working to resolve line work for various sewer repair projects and force main assessments for […]
Gaddi-Nguyen promoted by Emerio Design to project engineer
ENGINEERING Emerio Design has promoted Neamh Gaddi-Nguyen to Public Works project engineer. He joined the team in 2019. Currently, Gaddi-Nguyen is working on ADA curb ramp design for the Oregon […]
Perlo Construction’s Peterson to manage training, development
CONSTRUCTION Whitney Peterson of Perlo Construction is transitioning into a new role as training & development manager. She joined the firm in 2015 and has since gained a wide range […]
OP-ED: The importance of third-party beneficiary clauses in contracts
Consistent inconsistency makes it prudent to address the issue at contract formation to manage the risk inherent in blindly agreeing to default form contract language.
A singular home for a Wilsonville city department
Construction of a new complex will allow the city of Wilsonville to consolidate its Public Works Department.
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
















