Recent Articles from Joel Slaughter
Downie joins Sazan Group
ENGINEERING Sazan Group has added Doug Downie as a senior project manager in its Portland office. He has more than 30 years of mechanical engineering experience in HVAC and plumbing […]
Kent now a partner in Bodyfelt Mount
LAW Portland law firm Bodyfelt Mount LLP has added Wendy M. Kent as a partner. She has more than 25 years of trial experience handling civil claims in Oregon, Washington […]
Zahniser brings practice to Jordan Ramis
LAW Jordan Ramis PC has added attorney Jacob A. Zahniser to its construction and litigation practice groups. He focuses his practice on construction, real estate and business litigation, as well […]
GreenWorks adds Williams as principal
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Gill Williams in March joined GreenWorks as a principal. He has leadership experience in firm management, business development, design and construction. Throughout his professional career, Williams has led […]
Berryman joins LCG Pence Construction
ENGINEERING LCG Pence Construction has hired Christina Berryman as a project engineer. She will work with retail clients, including Safeway and Goodwill. She previously served JE Dunn Construction, focusing on […]
Ashley & Vance Engineering hires Lord
ENGINEERING Jim Lord has joined Ashley & Vance Engineering as principal of civil engineering in its Bend office. He has more than 14 years of civil engineering experience working on […]
Allen now executive director of SOAR Oregon
NONPROFIT SOAR Oregon has named Chuck Allen executive director. He previously served as managing director and chief technology officer for Citigroup Global Equity Finance and as managing director of Microsoft’s […]
Stevens named SOAR Oregon chief operations officer
NONPROFIT SOAR Oregon has named John Stevens chief operations officer. He will execute the nonprofit’s operational strategy at unmanned aircraft test ranges at Pendleton, Warm Springs and Tillamook, with the […]
DOWA-IBI Group Architects promotes Friendy
ARCHITECTURE DOWA-IBI Group Architects has promoted Amy Friendy to principal. She joined the firm in 1999 as an accounting assistant and now serves as director of operations. Her position encompasses […]
DOWA-IBI Group Architects promotes Conboy
ARCHITECTURE DOWA-IBI Group Architects has promoted Bill Conboy to senior associate. He has been with the firm for 17 years. In total, he has 30 years of experience in architecture […]
DOWA-IBI Group Architects promotes Hess
ARCHITECTURE DOWA-IBI Group Architects has promoted Dan Hess to principal. He has served the firm for 25 years and has overseen many of its most complex K-12 projects. He is […]
DOWA-IBI Group Architects promotes Wayburn
ARCHITECTURE DOWA-IBI Group Architects has promoted Thea Wayburn to associate. She has served the firm for 14 years, primarily with a focus on interior architecture, facilities assessments and master planning. […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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 — 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



















