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Dena Null | Mackenzie
Dena Null has joined Mackenzie as healthcare practice leader. She is a seasoned healthcare strategist with nearly three decades of experience.
Natural resource protection within an industrial corridor | Opinion
This past month, efforts by the city of Portland culminated with the Planning Commission鈥檚 recommended adoption of plan and zoning code amendments providing greater protection to natural resources.
Tolling discussion advances for new Interstate Bridge
Officials in Oregon and Washington are considering four scenarios of how much would be charged and when to generate approximately $1.5 billion for the bridge replacement project.
Historic building renovation proposal in Portland land use review intakes | June 8, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a project to repair and renovate the "Portland Visitors Information Center" between Southwest Naito Parkway and the Willamette River.
$23.65 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | June 8, 2026
Two new construction permits were issued for the Lents 92H project in Southeast Portland. The two buildings will include a total of 171 apartments.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $12.9 million in top bidders | June 5, 2026
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife has awarded a $3.6 million contract for water system improvements.
Two markets, two stories; stocks rally, bonds sound alarm | Opinion
After two months of bad news arriving fast and furious, May 2026 did something the previous quarter rarely allowed. It rewarded the long-term investor.
Bremik Construction: Chemeketa Community College 鈥� Building 7 Renovation
Bid Package #4
Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department Headquarters and Station # 41
(BP 4.0 - All Remaining Scopes)
SAIF in leadership transition after CEO resigns amid investigation
The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation has named Ian Williams interim president after CEO Chip Terhune resigned amid a sexual harassment investigation.
Mixed-use project in Illinois shrinks because of construction costs
A building proposed in Peoria Heights was scaled back to two stories from three due to rising steel costs, according to one of the project's developers.
Skanska: City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
MACC 07 Bid Packages
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
