Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Kirby Nagelhout: Mosier Center
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Mosier Center City of Mosier Bids Due: Thursday, June 20, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is requesting proposals for bid for the new construction of […]
Sherwood awarded $5 million brownfield cleanup grant
The city hopes to start the cleanup of a former tannery site near downtown later this year.
Changes on the horizon for employers with pregnant workers | Opinion
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will go into effect on June 18, 2024. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued its final rules for this new federal law.
Portland construction company names new president
Bremik Construction co-founders Brent Parry and Mike Greenslade are retiring after 20 years of leading the firm, and longtime employee Spencer Bradley is stepping into the role of president.
Drive-thrus driving property sales in Portland
With zoning rules prohibiting construction of the amenities in much of the city, existing ones are "intrinsically valuable."
Lake Oswego company acquired by national firm
Commercial real estate capital markets firm Northmarq – headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota – has acquired Morrison Street Capital, a 22-year-old investment management company headquartered in Lake Oswego.
More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?
They operate in places like an airport, a resort and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles.
Companies celebrating Milestone anniversaries in 2024
Business anniversaries are a time not only to look back at past accomplishments but also to put plans in place to position a company for decades more of success.
Andy Morris | Walsh Construction Co.
Superintendent Andy Morris has returned to the Walsh Construction Co. team. He initially joined Walsh in 2005, and now has over 24 years in the industry.
Nonprofit connecting teams to responsibly harvested wood
For the Portland International Airport main terminal project, for instance, Sustainable Northwest filled an important role.
Inspire empowered action to strengthen an organization | Opinion
When our careers and our cultures are infused with inspiration and invite empowerment, our work becomes more focused and more joyful.
Lee Santoyo | Walsh Construction Co.
Lee Santoyo, a seasoned construction professional with more than 24 years in the industry, recently joined Walsh Construction Co. as a project superintendent.
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
- 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


















