Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Geiger joins Parametrix as senior planner
ENGINEERING Parametrix has hired Peter Geiger as a senior planner based in Portland. As a member of the environmental planning and compliance team for the Oregon/Idaho region, he will support […]
New firm names Bortvedt regional manager
REAL ESTATE Roxanne Bortvedt has been named regional manager for the Portland office of CloudTen Residential, a new firm that manages and operates multifamily properties throughout the western U.S. Bortvedt […]
Otak hires Hayward as senior project manager
ARCHITECTURE Chuck Hayward is now a senior project manager for Otak’s architecture team. He most recently worked for Intel as a senior architect for global construction enterprise. Hayward has a […]
Otak adds Simpson as project coordinator
ENGINEERING Ben Simpson has joined Otak’s civil engineering team as a project coordinator. He most recently served Northwest Natural as an operations support coordinator. Simpson has a bachelor’s degree from […]
Malmros takes director role with Otak
ARCHITECTURE Otak has named Stephen Malmros director of advanced manufacturing projects/PMCM. He has more than three decades of experience, most recently as a department manager for integrated design-build at Burns […]
New OHSU expansion project takes step ahead
The Portland Bureau of Development Services on Tuesday will host a pre-application conference with ZGF Architects for an addition to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Crews set to construct $21.5M community center
Conference/meeting rooms and a preschool will be among the spaces in an 18,000-square-foot building that will rise in the Rockwood neighborhood.
Eugene sends ban on fossil-fuel infrastructure to voters
A measure to ban fossil-fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings in Eugene will appear on the city’s November ballot.
Julie Su and you: possible impacts of new Labor Department head | OP-ED
To stave off companies’ frustrations related to national employment law changes, here is a proper heads-up on four areas of law that may be impacted by Julie Su.
10 important uses of artificial intelligence in construction | OP-ED
AI technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing are being used to automate construction processes, increase safety, and improve efficiency.
Building Blocks: Parklane Park expansion
A long-awaited expansion of a Southeast Portland park will increase its size from 5 acres to 25 acres. It will gain numerous amenities and hundreds of new trees.
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


















