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Jimmy Houf | Harper Houf Peterson Righellis
HHPR has promoted Jimmy Houf to principal. In addition, he will serve as the firm's Portland office manager.
Photos: New East County Library arrives in Gresham
Multnomah County's 95,000-square-foot facility, a $163 million bond-funded development, features substantial mass timber and advanced technological elements.
California court forces affluent city to zone for housing | Opinion
A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District) provides an opportunity to compare housing policy in our neighboring state.
Portland-based Guardian joins PCCP to purchase Ladd Tower
A 23-story, 332-unit residential high-rise in downtown Portland has sold for $63 million.
Five-story multifamily proposal in Portland land use review intakes | May 11, 2026
A pre-application conference is being sought for a project to construct an apartment building with approximately 151 units in Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood.
$6.1 million building renovation in Portland building permits | May 11, 2026
An alteration permit is under review for demolition and new construction on four floors of the Standard Plaza building, in downtown Portland.
Detroit demolition contractor Gayanga Co. shuts down, sues city
A Detroit company has ceased operations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the city following allegations of using contaminated dirt for backfill. Gayanga Co. faced suspension and federal investigation.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $7.3 million in top bidders | May 8, 2026
The city of Gresham is preparing to award a $2 million contract for construction to fill a gap in a trail system.
April issues a verdict on the data center build-out | Opinion
Last month, I described a market trying to find clarity in chaos and called for painting with a finer brush. April supplied a new canvas.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Chemeketa Community College – Building 7 Renovation
Bid Package #3
Andersen Construction: Oregon State Police
Eugene Medical Examiner and Forensics Laboratory / Springfield Area Command & Regional Headquarters
Portland Housing Bureau leadership change on tap
Quisha Light is set to become interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau after the current one, Michael Buonocore, steps down to become executive director of Home Forward.
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
