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Riley Pifer | Perlo Construction
Riley Pifer, a Perlo Construction project engineer, has relocated to the new Tacoma office. She has four years of experience in construction management.
Whitney Peterson | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction promoted Whitney Peterson to senior training & development manager. She will co-lead the new Tacoma office.
Jordan Peterson | Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has promoted Jordan Peterson to director of operations. He will lead the company’s newly established Tacoma office.
Perlo Construction expands presence with new Tacoma office
Perlo Construction, a prominent Portland-metro-based general contractor, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Tacoma, Washington.
Construction trade group names 2026 board members
The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) on Monday announced a group of leaders who will guide the association’s mission to support the regional construction industry in 2026.
Mark Tobin | KPFF Inc.
KPFF has promoted Mark Tobin to managing principal of the Structural Group in Portland. He joined the company in 2003.
Community garden proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 12, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a plan to create a community garden on two contiguous properties owned/managed by Portland State University.
$9.2 million multifamily renovation in Portland building permits | Jan. 12, 2026
An alteration permit is under review for a proposal to improve an apartment building in downtown Portland.
Brad Hays | Beaver Equipment Company (BECO)
BECO, a Pence Companies affiliate in Salem, has promoted Brad Hays to director of operations & asset strategy.
John Moore | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted John Moore to area superintendent. He is based in Lake Oswego.
LMC Construction: Beaverton Senior Housing (Meadowlark)
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Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Beaver Acres ES Addition
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News
- 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
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion

















