Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Ritz-Carlton developer sues former executive over payments
Walter Bowen, developer of Portland’s Ritz-Carlton tower, has sued ex-executive Barclay Grayson over unpaid subcontractors and condo disputes.
Mortenson opens innovation lab for construction R&D
Mortenson is taking its research and development work to another level with help from a new space in Fridley, Minnesota.
Pence Contractors: Happy Valley Community Rec Center
Pence Contractors is looking to onboard an elevator vendor for the Happy Valley Community and Recreation Center project in Happy Valley, OR.
LMC Construction: Sabin Avenue Plaza
LMC Construction is soliciting final bid proposals for the Sabin Avenue Plaza project
Portland’s Standard Plaza begins major renovation
Standard Plaza in Portland is undergoing a multi-phase renovation, with upgrades to workspaces, lobbies and courtyards through 2026.
$111 million art museum renovation, expansion project nears reopening
The Portland Art Museum’s $111M Mark Rothko Pavilion opens Nov. 20, adding 100,000 square feet of galleries, accessibility upgrades and public spaces.
Make space for the case; manage for the results | Opinion
After taking a deeper dive into the philosophy and its nuances, I have embraced it. I see how it has the potential to generate a more informed and reasoned approach.
Elevator modifications in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 25, 2025
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Early assistance – application      […]
$8.6 million radiation clinic addition in Portland building permits | Aug. 25, 2025
Plans call for an addition of a 4,460 square foot area to the existing Interstate Radiation therapy clinic.
Pence Contractors: Happy Valley Community Rec Center
Pence Contractors is looking to onboard an elevator vendor for the Happy Valley Community and Recreation Center project in Happy Valley,
LMC Construction: Liberty Village
LMC Construction is accepting proposals for the Liberty Village affordable housing project located in Hermiston, Oregon.
Corvallis train derailment sparks bridge safety concerns
A January 2025 incident in which a freight train spilled fertilizer into the Marys River helped alarm observers of weak oversight of aging railroad bridges.
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 — 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















