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Recent Articles from Roger Lenneberg
OP-ED: A new era of delegated design: more risk, less certainty
It is old news that construction is all about time and managing risk. The contracting parties have always used contracts to allocate the risks of unexpected costs associated with construction. […]
OP-ED: What I learned from the Women in Construction conference
The University of Oregon School of Law last month held its first Women in Construction conference: 鈥淎 Conference to Educate and Empower.鈥� On April 27, women and men gathered to […]
OP-ED: Another look at the risks of arbitration
Attorney Roger Lenneberg revisits the risks of arbitration via the recent Oregon Supreme Court decision in Couch Investments LLC v. Peverieri.
OP-ED: Learn risks of arbitration before signing contracts
Arbitration has become increasingly common in recent years. Many contracts, for both businesses and consumers, now include a provision that requires disputes be resolved in arbitration. While arbitration is a […]
OP-ED: Seeking a little help from the outside
Because the construction business has gotten more and more complicated, reliance on outside professionals has become an unavoidable cost. For many businesses, hiring professionals is the last thing on the […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
