Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
How transportation agencies plan for large-scale traffic disruptions
Twelve days after a portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in north Philadelphia during a truck fire, officials opened a temporary six-lane roadway to serve motorists while a permanent overpass is rebuilt. This was a major success after the June 11 disaster was predicted to snarl traffic for months.
Slayden Contractors: Bend – Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bend – Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Bend, Oregon BIDS DUE: 7/25/23 at 2:00 PM Slayden Constructors Inc. is requesting subcontractor bids for the following scopes […]
Another funding piece found for infrastructure puzzle
The Interstate Bridge replacement project is on track to receive $1 billion from Oregon and potentially much more via federal grants.
Parametrix adds David to Portland transportation team
ENGINEERING Erin David has joined Parametrix’s Portland transportation team. She has more than a decade of experience in transportation safety, wayfinding, network development, multimodal planning, and Safe Routes to School […]
Tonkon Torp’s Reuther joins nonprofit’s board
LAW Megan Reuther, a partner with Tonkon Torp’s labor & employment practice group, is serving on the Trauma Intervention Program NW board of directors. TIP is a national nonprofit that […]
Oculus Inc. hires Jenks as interior designer
ARCHITECTURE Mandi Jenks has joined Oculus Inc. as an interior designer in its Portland office. She has more than 15 years of experience as a designer and project manager with […]
Krusi now a Waterleaf Architecture associate partner
ARCHITECTURE Waterleaf Architecture has promoted Ellen Krusi to associate partner. She has more than 17 years of industry experience, including the past nine as a project designer and project architect […]
Fitzgerald named associate principal by LRS Architects
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has promoted Calista Fitzgerald to associate principal. She joined the firm in 2003. Fitzgerald has contributed to significant projects in LRS’ civic, housing and commercial studios. Her […]
$12.2 million in top bidders | June 30, 2023
The city of Milwaukie is preparing to award a $3.9 million contract for a pipe installation project.
Portland-metro freeway improvements placed on hold
With construction costs rising and tolling plans on pause, the Oregon Transportation Commission has approved a new draft plan.
Turkmenistan touts completion of ‘smart city’ development
The president of Turkmenistan on Thursday officially inaugurated a vast, multibillion-dollar development.
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

















