Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Howard S. Wright: West Powellhurst Elementary School – Electrical Systems Only
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED David Douglas School District – West Powellhurst Elementary School – Electrical Systems Only Bids Due: May 10th, 2024 at 2:00 PM Project Location: 2921 SE 116th Avenue, Portland, […]
Significant development concerns persist in Portland
Industry professionals are unsure whether the city’s reorganization of permitting services will iron out long-standing problems.
Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
The April 8 memorandum is a reminder to employers of new rules and developments that could greatly expand penalties and unfair labor practice charges for noncompliant handbooks that otherwise seem fine.
Peyton James | Pacific Community Design
Peyton James has been promoted to associate planner in Pacific Community Design’s Planning department.
Ben Holmes | Pacific Community Design
Pacific Community Design has welcomed back Ben Holmes as a senior landscape architect.
Growing wildfire risks challenging property insurers
Increasing development amid climate change has increased risks of wildfires and other natural disasters damaging communities. Insurance providers, state regulators and researchers are grappling with how to keep the insurance companies in business while keeping residents and their properties insured.
Maureen Jackson | Pacific Community Design
Maureen Jackson has been promoted to associate project manager at Pacific Community Design.
Sean Freeman | Pacific Community Design
Pacific Community Design celebrates Sean Freeman and his recent promotion to senior survey crew chief.
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez | Pacific Community Design
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez has joined Pacific Community Design as an operations specialist.
Building Blocks: Modera Woodstock
Crews in Southeast Portland are constructing a five-story, podium-style building with 194 apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Survey says: Out with the old, in with the new
Officials are advancing plans to replace Cleveland and Ida B. Wells high schools in Portland.
CA White | Lease Crutcher Lewis
Lewis welcomes CA White to its education team in Portland as a project executive. He has over three decades of construction experience.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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


















