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Recent Articles from Carmen Calzacorta
OP-ED: The process of preparing a construction business for sale
The construction industry has been booming for several years, and most economic experts say it should have another two years of growth. As the market settles, changes or consolidates, contractors […]
Op-Ed A 2018 problem: succession planning amid a hot market
The construction industry remains Oregon鈥檚 fastest-growing sector, expanding by nearly 10 percent this past year. That growth rate is more than double the rates of the next fastest categories: transportation, […]
OP-ED: Contractors must accept the realities of business exits
Contractors likely have been forced to think about and probably document an 鈥渆xit plan鈥� at the request of their surety or banker or maybe family. One of these parties may […]
OP-ED: Business succession planning during the Trump era
There is a lot of speculation about how the Trump era will impact the construction industry 鈥� from the border wall, to pipeline projects, to fast-track future projects, to a […]
OP-ED: Using ‘other people’s money’ rather than selling
In the film 鈥淥ther People鈥檚 Money,鈥� starring Danny DeVito, a corporate raider threatens a hostile takeover of a mom-and-pop company. Then the raider becomes enamored with the lawyer trying to […]
OP-ED: The value of independent or outside directors
When it comes to finding directors, family-owned businesses would do well to look beyond their own backyards, advises attorney Carmen Calzacorta.
OP-ED: Family-owned businesses are getting it right
Family businesses account for approximately 80 percent of U.S. companies and 80 to 90 percent of businesses across the globe. Some of the world鈥檚 biggest companies are family-owned, including Samsung, […]
The earn-out solution
If a buyer wants to pay less than what the seller wants to pocket, a valuation gap exists. However, an earn-out solution can bridge that gap. It can be […]
News
- $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
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
