Recent Articles from Malcolm Berko
Ed Sloop
Ed Sloop, a 30-year industry veteran, is named Walsh Construction’s Director of Innovation, known for sustainable solutions and mission-driven leadership.
Cherilyn McCabe
Cherilyn McCabe delivers estimates within $10K of projections, setting a new standard for precision in Mortenson’s Portland design-build projects.
Construction of affordable housing project begins in Hood River
Mariposa Village will be a 130-unit affordable housing community with a building to serve seniors, a net-zero-energy community center, a park, and trails.
Octavio Gutiérrez | BRIC Architecture
BRIC is proud to announce Octavio Gutiérrez’s promotion to associate principal. He is continuing to lead large and complex educational design projects.
Ed Herrera | BRIC Architecture
BRIC is proud to announce Ed Herrera’s promotion to associate principal. He has over 20 years of architectural and management experience.
Michael Alexander
Michael Alexander earns all-star recognition for excellence in estimating, advocacy for DBEs, and dedication to community service at Stacy Witbeck.
Mike Bufton
Mike Bufton turns reclaimed wood into custom furniture and art, blending union carpentry work with personal passion and a family-run woodworking venture.
Andrea Stadig
Andrea Stadig leads major projects like the Rothko Pavilion while inspiring future builders and connecting with communities near her construction sites.
Hoffman Construction Company: West Boise Water Renewal Facility
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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















