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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, […]
Klosh Group adds Stremme as vice president
CONSULTING Jeremy Stremme has joined Klosh Group as vice president of operations and projects. He has more than 25 years of construction and development experience across the Pacific Northwest, most […]
Carleton Hart Architecture hires Estes
ARCHITECTURE Ly Estes has joined Carleton Hart Architecture as a project architect. Currently, she is working on affordable housing and shelter projects. Estes鈥 project experience includes education, health care and […]
Washington Trust Bank hires Farris as mortgage loan officer
FINANCE Cole Farris has joined Washington Trust Bank as a mortgage loan officer. During a marketing and mortgage consulting career spanning more than 15 years, he has held positions at […]
Washington Trust Bank adds Spohn as vice president
FINANCE Jason Spohn has joined Washington Trust Bank as vice president and external sales manager. He is responsible for overseeing sales as well as operational and support functions in the […]
Jordan joins Washington Trust Bank as mortgage loan officer
FINANCE Washington Trust Bank has hired Chris Jordan as a mortgage loan officer. He has more than two decades of experience in the financial industry and mortgage lending, including service […]
Miller Nash’s Haslitt elected to group’s board
LAW Naomi Haslitt, a partner with Miller Nash LLP, has been elected to the Oregon Business & Industry board of directors. OBI was formed in 2017 with the merger of […]
Horne named senior designer by ARCIFORM
DESIGN Design-build firm ARCIFORM has promoted Bradley Horne to senior designer. He has been with the firm for 11 years, first as an intern and going from driver and purchaser […]
Falcone named Ogletree Deakins’ managing shareholder in Portland
LAW Ogletree Deakins has promoted Elizabeth Falcone to managing shareholder of its Portland office. She succeeds Jacqueline Damm, who returns full time to her labor and employment law practice. Falcone […]
News
- $431 million infrastructure project proposed in Eugene
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- $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

















