Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
ICON: Sean Murray
With more than 34 years of industry experience, including 26 at Alliant Systems, Sean Murray, engineering manager and partner, has established himself as a trailblazer, mentor and advocate in the […]
ICON: Dan Purgiel
With a career spanning 37 years, including 34 in Portland, Dan Purgiel has left a lasting impact on the architecture industry and LRS Architects. As principal emeritus at LRS, Purgiel […]
ICON: Morgan Toth
Morgan Toth’s 20-year career at Mackenzie, a leading full-service architecture, engineering and design firm, has been defined by exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication and a profound impact on the firm’s growth […]
ICON: Steve Wood
Steve Wood, vice president at Stacy and Witbeck, has spent 25 years shaping the civil construction industry with expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to community building. A graduate of […]
$9.3 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Dec. 9, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for construction of a tenant improvement in Pacwest Center, in downtown Portland, to suit Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.
Townhouse/condominium proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 9, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a plan to construct a 70-unit townhouse/condominium affordable housing development in Southeast Portland.
$69.7 million in top bidders | Dec. 6, 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation has awarded a $39.2 million contract for phase 2A of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
Massive construction project gains significant boost
A $250 million investment in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project was OK’d by the Oregon Transportation Commission on Wednesday.
Election clarity drives markets higher; policy uncertainties loom | Opinion
November’s decisive presidential election outcome unleashed a wave of market optimism, with the S&P 500 reaching new highs and delivering its best performance through the first three quarters of any year this century.
Tribes reach for the sun, start from ground up
On an unseasonably hot day in mid-October, three apprentices learning to install solar panels clambered on the roof of a community building in the small township of Wakpala, on the Standing Rock Reservation.
Pence Contractors: David Douglas High School South Campus Renovation & WP2B/2C
INVITATION TO BID Rough Carpentry, Painting, Pool, & Bleacher Bids Requested David Douglas High School South Campus Renovation & WP2B/2C Portland, OR Bid Due Date: 2:00 pm PST December 17th, […]
Tech firm agrees to lease office space in downtown Portland
Ubiquiti agreed to lease a full floor at Aspect on Sixth. The 11-story, 220,00-square-foot building at 400 S.W. Sixth Ave. was completed in 1961.
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


















