Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Housing solutions sought by Portland officials
The city of Portland will study alternative housing financing and ownership models. The City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution unanimously to direct (via the city administrator) the Housing Bureau to begin the work.
Connie Rolfe | Essex General Construction
Twenty-five years ago, Connie joined the Essex General Construction team. Congrats on this fantastic milestone.
Industrial career fair to take place in Hillsboro
Portland Community College will host its Spring Trades Career Fair on April 23 at the Willow Creek Opportunity Center.
Slayden Constructors: Brooks Hopmere Water System Improvements
Brooks Hopmere Water System Improvements
Stephyn Meiner | Arciform LLC
Design/build firm Arciform LLC is proud to announce that Stephyn Meiner has been promoted to senior designer.
WRK Engineers joins IMEG
WRK Engineers, a leading structural and seismic engineering firm based in Vancouver, Washington, has joined IMEG, a national engineering consulting firm based in Illinois.
I-5 Rose Quarter project advancing toward start date
The Metro Council on Tuesday approved $250 million in Oregon Transportation Commission funding for three pieces of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
Justin Cole | Walsh Construction Co.
Justin Cole has joined Walsh Construction Co. as assistant superintendent, bringing expertise in design-build and MEP systems.
Land use hearing ahead for Bull Run project
A Multnomah County hearings officer this month will take up the remand of a land use case that has blocked construction of the $2.1 billion Bull Run Filtration Project.
Ryan Shanahan | Walsh Construction Co.
Ryan Shanahan has joined Walsh Construction Co. as quality assurance manager; he has expertise in green building, high-performance construction, and PHIUS+ certification.
Grants Pass’ rules on public camping obstructed
A Josephine County Circuit Court judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction in response to a lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Oregon.
On the Boards: Fora Health recovery housing
A proposed three-story building with recovery housing units and amenity spaces for an addiction treatment and recovery center is awaiting design review.
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


















