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Arnzen now an Elcon Associates principal
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has promoted Travis Arnzen to principal. He serves as a project manager and senior electrical engineer in the Beaverton office. He joined Elcon in 2010 and […]
Elcon Associates hires Hein as electrical designer
ENGINEERING Aung Hein has joined Elcon Associates Inc. as an electrical designer. He has more than 14 years of experience in power and signal distribution systems, electrical calculations, lighting design, […]
DiFuria joins Elcon Associates in BIM/CAD role
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has hired Jason DiFuria as a BIM modeler/CAD designer. He has more than eight years of AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience gained during numerous projects, including […]
Meusch named electrification planner by Elcon Associates
ENGINEERING Elcon Associates Inc. has promoted Nick Meusch to electrification planner. Also, as marketing and business development manager, he manages pursuits and proposals in market sectors within Oregon and California. […]
New Cannon Beach resort owner plans upgrades
Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has arranged a $58 million sale and $40.6 million of acquisition financing and leasehold interests in the Surfsand Resort, a beachfront resort in Cannon Beach.
Why the Mona Lisa smiles: Paris’ cooling system
A 55-mile-long underground network has worked so well that officials are planning to expand it significantly.
Land use review intakes for Aug. 1, 2022
A pre-application conference is pending for a proposal to construct a new eight-story building in the Pearl District. There would be 30 live-work units and 233 residential units.
Commercial building and facility permits for Aug. 1, 2022
An $8.4 million new construction permit was issued for construction of a new eight-story, 72-unit residential building in North Portland.
Andersen Construction: Multnomah County Albina Branch Library
SUB BIDS REQUESTED Multnomah County Albina Branch Library 216 NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97212 Proposals Due: 8/22/22 Trade Package #1鈥擬echanical/Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection 100% SD Documents Dated 7/22/22 […]
Klausen joins Tonkon Torp as associate
LAW Tonkon Torp LLP has added attorney Samantha Klausen as an associate in its Business Department. She is an experienced negotiator and advocate who previously served Dunn Carney LLP. Prior […]
MacKay Sposito’s Schauer reducing role to part time
ENGINEERING Tim Schauer, shareholder and board chairman of MacKay Sposito, has transitioned into a part-time role with the firm. As part of the Vancouver, Washington-based firm鈥檚 multiyear leadership transition plan, […]
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
