Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Hoffman Construction Company: West Boise Water Renewal Facility
LINKS: www.hoffmancorp.com/trade-partners/
LMC Construction: Two Sisters Renovation Project
The Sierra West Apartments include the renovation of 56 apartment units located in 7 two-story woodframed buildings and a separate community building.
Devanta Black | Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction welcomes the addition of Devanta Black as project manager for its growing Northwest team.
Seneca proposal: 200 housing units in Southeast Portland
A Portland development firm is looking to construct two buildings with apartments atop retail space at the site of a former Rite Aid store and a surface parking lot.
$8.5 million in top bidders | May 2, 2025
The city of Seattle has awarded a $5.5 million contract for improvements at a theater on Mercer Street.
A regional construction outlook: positive yet complicated | Opinion
Construction firms must prepare for a range of complex challenges and find innovative solutions to protect their margins and support long-term growth.
Team breaks ground on new OLCC warehouse in Canby
Construction is under way on an approximately $87 million building intended to boost liquor distribution efficiency. It's set to open by August 2026.
Eric Turner
JLL Portland director Eric Turner shares insights on a decade of real estate changes, from booming growth to market shifts after COVID-19.
Matt Baker
Matt Baker led the Jackstraw project in Bend through financial hurdles while upholding Killian Pacific’s social and environmental values.
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














