Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Regan Schaller | PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc.
Regan Schaller, PLS, has been appointed to the role of Surveying Department Manager by PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc.
Investments in iconic area pushing some renters out
The diminishment of affordable housing in Los Angeles’ Venice neighborhood has inspired activism and art.
U.S. Supreme Court to consider expanding rough proportionality to SDCs | Opinion
The U.S. Supreme Court is now poised to consider whether the imposition of user impact fees is subject to rough proportionality as well.
Joint venture selected for Burnside Bridge replacement
Multnomah County recently selected the construction team for the $895 million Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Affordable housing improvements in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 6, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for separate projects to upgrade Peter Paulson Apartments and Gretchen Kafoury Commons.
$12.4 million in school upgrades in Portland building permits | Nov. 6, 2023
Two alteration permits totaling $12,479,804 were issued for a project to update Kelly Elementary School in Southeast Portland.
Walsh Construction: Julia West Apartments
SUB BIDS/SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED Julia West Apartments 522 SW 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 Bids Due: November 21, 2023 @ 2:00 PM The Julia West Apartments is a 12-story building […]
Affordable housing project receives national honor
A Portland affordable housing development is one of 10 award recipients of the 29th annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award.
State land use group’s membership changes
Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has welcomed a new commissioner, announced a new role for an existing commissioner, and recognized the contributions of two outgoing commissioners.
Trotter joins Pence Contractors as assistant superintendent
CONSTRUCTION Pence Contractors has hired Dylan Trotter as an assistant superintendent. He oversees issues related to quality, safety, the schedule and client satisfaction. Currently, Trotter is working on the George […]
Pence Contractors hires Ganz as project executive
CONSTRUCTION Jeffrey Ganz has joined Pence Contractors as a project executive. He will oversee the company’s health care market portfolio, as well as work on some K-12 education projects in […]
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

















