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Cooper Curry | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has added Cooper Curry as a structural designer in its Phoenix office. He has a degree from Washington State University.
Alex Mason | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Alex Mason as marketing and people & culture coordinator. She has a background in communications, event planning and design.
Herrejon Rebar
Herrejon Rebar LLC, led by Patricia Herrejon, is a minority-owned firm specializing in rebar reinforcing with significant revenue growth and community focus.
Mixed-use project planned for Butterfly Lot in downtown Eugene
Paradigm Properties is looking to develop a building as tall as 12 stories with up to 100 market-rate residential units, retail space, restaurant space, and possibly office space.
Hermanos Rebar
Hermanos Rebar LLC, a minority-owned rebar installer led by Fernando Becerra, has expanded rapidly in Oregon and Washington with strong revenue growth.
$14.1 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | March 30, 2026
A new construction permit issued for a Northeast Portland property is for work on a five-story building and associated site work.
Bottle redemption facility proposal in Portland land use review intakes | March 30, 2026
A team is proposing to remodel a 3,480-square-foot pre-engineered metal building to become a walk-up bottle redemption facility with hand and electronic count systems.
Portland Design Commission defends design review process
The commission's recent State of the City report emphasizes flexibility and discretionary review despite ongoing calls by the Portland City Council for reformation of the process.
Hartley-Waltz Construction
Hartley-Waltz Construction LLC is a Portland contractor specializing in finish carpentry and energy-efficient building solutions, led by CEO Janelle Waltz.
Dream Team Junk Removal
Dream Team Junk Removal, a minority-owned company led by Cameron Hudson, serves Portland with residential and commercial cleanup services.
City of Roses Disposal & Recycling
City of Roses Disposal & Recycling, a Portland-based minority-owned company, advances sustainable waste solutions and community-focused growth.
McKinstry helping connect girls to trades in Oregon, Washington
Seattle-based McKinstry, via its Building Futures initiative, is investing $1 million into programs such as Girls Build geared to introduce girls and young women to the skilled trades.
News
- $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
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- 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 鈥� 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
