Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Tennessee racing venue becoming ballpark for game in August
Construction crews are transforming Bristol Motor Speedway so that it can host the Braves and Reds in Tennessee’s first Major League Baseball game.
Meridian Gardens
Project name: Meridian Gardens Location: Portland Completion: September 2024 Size: 40,361 square feet Owner: Central City Concern Architect: Ankrom Moisan Architects Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan Architects Engineers: Tapani Plumbing, Ecotope, […]
Mahonia Crossing
Mahonia Crossing offers intergenerational affordable housing in Salem, blending sustainability, community design, and post-wildfire recovery solutions.
West Linn multifamily property fetches $33.6 million
Summerlinn Apartments has 94 units that each have one, two or three bedrooms. The property previously sold for $19.2 million in June 2015.
$26.9 million medical facility project in Portland building permits | June 30, 2025
Two alteration permits were issued for a renovation of Legacy Emanuel Medical Center's third-floor burn center, in North Portland.
Multifamily property improvements in Portland land use review intakes | June 30, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a project in Southeast Portland to renovate a five-story, 80-unit building and perform site improvements.
Linwood Corridor Improvements
Linwood Avenue’s two-mile upgrade enhances traffic flow, safety, and active transit, with new signals, shared-use paths, and a pedestrian bridge.
Lieser Road Bridge – Emergency Bridge Repair
Lieser Road Bridge on SR 14 reopens after emergency repairs to a damaged girder. The project restores a vital route linking Vancouver to major highways.
Legacy Silverton Emergency Department
Legacy Silverton Medical Center completes phase one of its expansion, unveiling a larger ER, new lobby, helicopter pad, and enhanced patient services.
Las Flores
Las Flores offers 171 affordable homes in a park-like setting, blending sustainability, community empowerment, and services for families and workers.
Salem Civic Center Renovation
Seismic upgrade, interior renovation, and exterior improvements of Salem City Hall.
Howard S. Wright Constructors: Salem Civic Center Renovation
Seismic upgrade, interior renovation, and exterior improvements of Salem City Hall.
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

















