Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Building Blocks: Cambria Hotel
HighSide Companies, in collaboration with CH Portland Park Avenue and Deacon Construction, is delivering a six-story, 94,000-square-foot, mixed-use building.
Surfing for justice: the unseen battle for ADA website compliance | Opinion
With just the click of a button, a company’s website or mobile app could become the source of a disability discrimination claim. Digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise.
New neighborhood library coming to Northwest Portland
A ceremonial ground-breaking event took place Wednesday for the approximately $20 million project to renovate a building in Slabtown to become the new Northwest Library.
Important Louisville real estate poised to change hands
The owners of Muhammad Ali’s childhood home are seeking a buyer with expertise able to position it for long-term success as a museum.
Mergers & Acquisitions 2024
In 2024, Merger & Acquisition activity has surged and is projected to maintain a robust pace, with an approximate 12% growth compared to 2023. Trends indicate a notable uptick in […]
Automaker lifts curtain on marvel of adaptive reuse
From decay to sparkle: a train station that once symbolized Detroit’s decline now is contributing to a tech-driven resurgence.
New law addresses wholesaling, future listing, buyer representation | Opinion
House Bill 4058 shares characteristics with legislation passed in other states that aimed to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protections in real estate transactions.
School construction pauses briefly following worker’s death
A Clark County, Washington, ironworker died Saturday after being severely injured Thursday at the Benson Polytechnic High School construction site, in Northeast Portland.
$2.4 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | June 3, 2024
A permit is under inspection for construction of a four-story, 24-unit apartment building and site work in Northwest Portland.
Portland State University project in Portland land use review intakes | June 3, 2024
Design review is pending for new construction at a research greenhouse at Portland State University.
Disaster raises alarm for vulnerable infrastructure
A Johns Hopkins University team is assessing the nation’s bridges following the deadly partial collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Construction company ordered to halt contracting work
An Oregon contractor that was previously accused by union carpenters of not paying workers is now in hot water with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries for allegedly lacking a contractor’s license.
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 — 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


















