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Commercial building and facility permits for Sept. 6, 2022
A $16 million new construction permit was issued for a five-story multifamily building project in Southeast Portland.
Now hiring: US offshore wind ramps up, workers taught safety
At a 131-year-old maritime academy along Buzzards Bay in Massachusetts, people who will build the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm are learning the skills to stay safe while working around turbines at sea.
Rents starting to drop, but trend may not hold
Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
Salvestrin promoted by Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union has promoted Chief Operating Officer Lindsey Salvestrin to executive vice president. She joined the credit union in 2000 as a financial services officer at the Cascade […]
Petrova joins Tonkon Torp’s litigation team
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has added attorney Sasha Petrova to its litigation department. She will focus on appellate law and motion work. Petrova is an experienced attorney who previously spent […]
FFA Architecture and Interiors hires Hite
ARCHITECTURE Tammy Hite has joined FFA Architecture and Interiors as an architectural staffer. Her experience includes design and construction administration for several K-12 schools in Oregon and Washington.聽Hite is a […]
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks’ Raman receives honor
LAW Anna Raman of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks was selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in construction litigation and insurance litigation. Please send […]
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks’ Reinert receives honor
LAW Christine Reinert of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks, was selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in construction litigation. Please send your announcements for […]
Javier of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks receives honor
LAW MacMillan, Scholz & Marks鈥 Samantha Javier was recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for construction litigation. She also was named on the publication鈥檚 鈥淥nes […]
MacMillan, Scholz & Marks’ Kocher-Moar receives honor
LAW Leslie Kocher-Moar of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks was selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in commercial litigation. Please send your announcements for […]
Ferris of MacMillan, Scholz & Marks receives honor
LAW MacMillan, Scholz & Marks attorney Megan Ferris was recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America as 鈥淟awyer of the Year鈥 for construction litigation in the […]
News
- $431 million infrastructure project proposed in Eugene
- 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
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 鈥 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


















