Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
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.
Significant Portland development fee hikes proposed
Developers may have to reach deeper into their pockets this summer as the city of Portland looks to boost costs for a range of development fees by 8 percent.
Skanska: Redmond Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Redmond Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project Bids Due Date: 2:00PM on May 07, 2024 Skanska is issuing a qualifications and proposals for Subcontractors to complete the following scopes […]
Emery & Sons: City of Tigard – Reservoir 18 and Pump Station
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of Tigard – Reservoir 18 and Pump Station Bids will be due at 2:00 pm May 02, 2024 INVITATION FOR BIDS IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City […]
Brian Hjelte | Mackenzie
Mackenzie is pleased to share the strategic hire of architect Brian Hjelte. He brings 33 years of experience in architectural design and project management.
Wendell Mueller | Mackenzie
Wendell Mueller has been named Mackenzie’s Architecture Department head. He will oversee the logistics and holistic growth of the architectural discipline at the firm.
Water infrastructure projects’ total cost rises above $2 billion
The Portland City Council on Wednesday accepted a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) increase for the Bull Run filtration project and another for the Bull Run pipelines project.
$9.8 million in top bidders | April 12, 2024
King County, Washington, is preparing to award a $2.9 million contract for pipe repairs.
West Coast startup touting greener building material
A new technology is being used to produce cement with lower carbon emissions at a plant in California.
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

















