Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
The law that governs ownership and use of architectural works — principally, copyright law — often is not well known even among seasoned veterans of development and construction disputes.
Slayden Contractors: Bend Southeast Area Plan Pump Station (SEAP)
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bend Southeast Area Plan Pump Station (SEAP) – EWA2 Bend, Oregon BIDS DUE: 5/8/24 at 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Aggregates Supply, Pipe Material Supply, […]
DSL Builders: Cascade High Gym Seismic Upgrades
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Cascade High Gym Seismic Upgrades – Remaining Packages Bids Requested: Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 at 2 PM Subcontractor Bids for: Abatement, drywall, painting, flooring, acoustical ceiling, electrical You […]
Construction equipment emissions labels now available
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has launched a Diesel Emissions Identification Program for owners and operators of non-road and on-road construction equipment.
David White | Guardian Real Estate Services
Guardian welcomes David White as senior vice president of acquisitions. He has more than 20 years of experience in sourcing, negotiating, and executing multifamily transactions.
Residential campus expansion completed in Portland
Parkview is a 10-story building now open at Terwilliger Plaza, in Southwest Portland. The project team includes Walsh Construction, LRS Architects and PAE. Crews broke ground in May 2021.
Chris Graff | R&H Construction
Chris Graff has been promoted to senior project manager for R&H’s Special Projects Group. His 10-year tenure with the company includes experience as a project engineer and project manager.
Ted Rhodes | R&H Construction
Ted Rhodes has rejoined R&H Construction as a senior project manager. He has experience that includes managing the ground-up construction of multifamily, mixed-use, senior living and hospitality projects.
Kevin Abbott | R&H Construction
Kevin Abbott has joined R&H as a senior preconstruction manager. He has over 13 years of experience in commercial construction preconstruction management.
Ben Talpos | Miller Consulting Engineers
MCE welcomes our newest staff member, Ben Talpos, PE. He joins the team as associate engineer.
$9.1M Adidas building improvement in Portland building permits | April 15, 2024
Two alteration permits are under review for the Adidas Silver Building in North Portland. Plans call for upgrading rooftop HVAC equipment.
Trail improvement project in Portland land use review intakes | April 15, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a Portland Parks & Recreation project to construct a new accessible walking trail and enhance existing trails on Rose City Golf Course property.
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

















