Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Engineering firm names new president
Engineering consultant firm DKS Associates has announced that Chris Maciejewski has been named president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6.
Projects totaling $4.4 million in top bidders | Aug. 29, 2025
A-1 Landscaping & Construction won a $3,353,770 contract for the Smith Cove Park Development project.
Small Portland firm finding the middle ground for housing projects
QUAD Architects is leading two middle housing projects on Division Street in Portland, showcasing efficient small-scale apartment design.
Hoffman Construction Company: Project Galaxy
Project Galaxy
Walsh Construction Co: Town Center Commons Phase II
This project consists of a new affordable housing apartment building on an undeveloped portion of the site.
SunWest Builders: Redmond Proficiency Academy
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Portland kicks off administrator search
The city of Portland this week launched a national search for a new city administrator, more than two and half years after voters approved an overhaul of the city’s government.
Cranberry bogs are being given a second life as vibrant wetlands
About this time of the year, Jarrod Rhodes should be checking on the vines of cranberries that have grown on his bog for decades in southeastern Massachusetts.
Ritz-Carlton developer sues former executive over payments
Walter Bowen, developer of Portland’s Ritz-Carlton tower, has sued ex-executive Barclay Grayson over unpaid subcontractors and condo disputes.
Mortenson opens innovation lab for construction R&D
Mortenson is taking its research and development work to another level with help from a new space in Fridley, Minnesota.
Pence Contractors: Happy Valley Community Rec Center
Pence Contractors is looking to onboard an elevator vendor for the Happy Valley Community and Recreation Center project in Happy Valley, OR.
LMC Construction: Sabin Avenue Plaza
LMC Construction is soliciting final bid proposals for the Sabin Avenue Plaza project
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














