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Rush joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Jason Rush as a project coordinator. He will collaborate with the engineering and civil teams on a variety of design projects. Rush has […]
VLMK Engineering + Design hires Fasano
ENGINEERING Simone Fasano recently joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an administrative assistant. She will support staff by assisting various administrative efforts. Fasano has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture, with […]
Jordan Ramis adds Damgen as land use planner
LAW Chris Damgen has joined Jordan Ramis PC as a land use planner. He will work across multiple practices, including land use, real estate, and environmental and natural resources. Damgen […]
Emerio Design adds Graham to fill specialist role
ENGINEERING Guy Graham has joined the Emerio Design team as senior project/construction specialist. He has worked in the engineering field since 1982, leading public works departments, wastewater divisions, and design […]
Tortora joins Emerio Design as senior project manager
ENGINEERING Emerio Design has hired Pat Tortora as senior project manager within its private development group. Since 1993, Tortora has been involved in a multitude of projects in both public […]
Emerio Design adds Tovar as project manager
ENGINEERING Robert Tovar has joined Emerio Design as a bridge and structures project manager. He is a seasoned bridge engineer with more than 26 years of hands-on design experience for […]
Hunt joins Miller Nash’s Portland office
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added Anthony Hunt to its Portland office as an employee benefits team member. The team assists corporate, tax-exempt and government employers with all types of […]
OP-ED: Overrule of Roe v. Wade prefigured by earlier land use decision
In Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania in 2019, the Supreme Court overturned a precedent it had itself established 34 years earlier.
Bend apartment complex sells for $49.5 million
Seattle-based Security Properties has purchased the 168-unit Sienna Pointe Apartments in Bend.
Land use review intakes for Aug. 8, 2022
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to demolish two existing buildings in Southwest Portland and construct an affordable housing complex on the site.
Commercial building and facility permits for Aug. 8, 2022
A $5.4 million alteration permit was issued for interior improvements at a hotel in Portland's South Waterfront District.
2 firms collaborating on sizable project in Central Oregon
The city of Bend has selected Hennebery Eddy Architects and Kirby Nagelhout Construction to design and construct the new 26.5-acre Juniper Ridge Public Works Campus.
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
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- 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



















