Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Renovation – 1st place
On Running North American Headquarters Location: Portland Size: 56,000 square feet Cost: not disclosed Start: May 2021 Completion: November 2022 Owner/Developer: Hammerstrasse 7 8008 Zurich Switzerland Architect: HBX Studio, Specific […]
Transportation – 1st place
Sunnyside Road Area Paving Project Location: Happy Valley Size: 22,000 tons of HMA Cost: $4.9 million Start: May 2022 Completion: October 2022 Owner/Developer: Clackamas County Engineer: MurraySmith General Contractor: Granite […]
A fresh design for a Portland industrial space
The new headquarters for Skylab Architecture will reflect its work: a "combination of nature and built form."
The dark side of AI: how algorithms may perpetuate discrimination | Opinion
Artificial intelligence has the potential to make our work lives easier and more efficient. But as with any new technology, AI comes with its fair share of risks.
Building Blocks: Willamette Valley Vineyards location
The historic E.A. Sather Building, originally constructed in 1913 in downtown Bend, is gaining a wine tasting room and restaurant.
Oregon building industry bills on hold amid walkout
Republican members of the Oregon Senate initiated a walkout in early May, delaying action on some important bills for the building industry.
Suaste joins Perlo Construction as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction has hired Fabricio Suaste as a project engineer. He has previous experience working as a field engineer on various health care and hospitality projects. Suaste has a […]
Perlo Construction hires Zhao as project engineer
CONSTRUCTION Weiton Zhao has joined Perlo Construction as a project engineer. He previously served the firm as an intern in 2020 by assisting project managers and superintendents with processing submittals […]
Hale named Ogletree Deakins shareholder in Portland
LAW Ogletree Deakins has added Sarah Hale as a shareholder in its Portland office. She previously was a partner at Miller Nash. Hale advises and defends employers on a full […]
James now a civil designer at KPFF
ENGINEERING KPFF has hired Harper James as a civil designer. He primarily has focused on utility design for a variety of project types and sizes. James previously worked as a […]
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


















