Recent Articles from Kelli Rogers
Vancouver multifamily property trades for $35.45 million
A Portland-based business has purchased a 160-unit apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington, in a transaction that values the asset at $221,563 per unit.
Top Projects show off ingenuity and teamwork
91ÊÓÆµ Oregon's Top Projects highlight 51 award-winning construction projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability and community impact in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Albina One
Albina One, a 93,500-square-foot affordable housing project in Portland, opened in October. Developed by Albina Vision Trust and built by Colas Construction.
Altura
Altura, a four-story affordable housing community in Beaverton, offers 75 homes for households earning 30 to 60 percent of area median income.
Amity Orchards
Amity Orchards is a 164-unit affordable housing development in Beaverton by Wishcamper Development Partners, completing in October 2025 with Colas Construction.
Astoria Public Library Renovation
Astoria public library renovation doubles interior space to 18,000 square feet while preserving its mid-century brutalist architecture, completed in September 2025.
Developer proposes Prosper Portland-style model for Salem
An economic development plan for Salem could generate significant new revenue, attract private investment, and create thousands of jobs through tax increment financing districts and a dedicated economic development agency.
Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
These projects often involve complex phasing, tight schedules, demanding specifications, and work that can impact ongoing healthcare operations. The legal risks are not confined to typical construction disputes.
Emery & Sons Construction: City of Beaverton – North Transmission Line Intertie
Bid Package #09 – Concrete Roadway Repair
Inline Commerical Construction: HOODLAND FIRE DISTRICT #74 STATION BID PACKAGE #2
BID PACKAGE #2
Benson Polytechnic High School
Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland undergoes a 379,000-square-foot modernization preserving historic buildings and adding new construction.
Blue Lake Park Operations and Maintenance Facility
Oregon Metro and Swinerton Builders complete a 15,800-square-foot operations and maintenance facility at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview.
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 — 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

















