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Ethan Moser | SMG Engineers
SMG Engineers has welcomed Ethan Moser to its ownership team as vice president. He joined SMG in 2018 and has managed teams for large industrial designs.
Slayden: NCCWC WTP Improvements 鈥� EWA2 Electrical
Scopes of work currently bidding include: Electrical Subcontractor
Walsh Construction: Ontario Community Food Center
New 10,000SF, 1-story commercial building on existing property including warehouse space, community food center, and associated site work.
Kiewit’s performance issues persist at Abernethy Bridge
Since the project began in 2022-23, Kiewit Infrastructure West has received negative marks on four consecutive annual evaluations by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
The first half of 2026聽packed in a war, an oil shock, a 7 percent plunge, a new Federal Reserve chairman and two dozen record highs.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $19.1 million in top bidders | July 10, 2026
Southwest Lincoln County Water District is preparing to award a $5.8 million contract for water infrastructure improvements.
Design competition opens for Portland park project
Portland Parks & Recreation has launched a design competition to reimagine Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with the focus on an approximately $40 million redevelopment of the bowl area.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan withstands appeals
The Portland City Council on Wednesday denied appeals of the Design Commission's approval of the master plan for redevelopment of the Lloyd Center site, allowing the project to proceed.
NYC tower stable after columns buckled, officials say
A 37-story Midtown Manhattan office building being converted into 1,600 apartments was stabilized after columns buckled, with no further structural movement reported.
Group aims to avoid another transportation funding failure
Oregon lawmakers and a workgroup appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek seek to pass a transportation funding bill early in the 2027 session.
Lauren Loosveldt | Opsis Architecture
Opsis Architecture has promoted Lauren Loosveldt to principal in recognition of her leadership in design, management and studio culture.
Amazon warehouse project dealt major setback in court
Orange County Supreme Court upheld veto of tax breaks for Amazon's 3.2 million-square-foot warehouse in Wawayanda, New York, citing insufficient information.
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
