Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Hoffman Construction: DSHS Residential Treatment Facility
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED DSHS Residential Treatment Facility Vancouver, WA Pre-Bid Meeting: November 2nd 1:00pm Bids Due: November 14th 2:00pm Bid Package: #6 Fencing Bid Documents: www.hoffmancorp.com/trade-partners 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100 […]
City of Fairview, Oregon: Public Works Director
Public Works Director City of Fairview, Oregon $102,720 – $131,100 For full job description and to apply, visit Prothman at www.prothman.com and click 鈥淥pen Recruitments鈥. For questions: 206-368-0050. First review […]
Affordable housing development on track in Bend
Housing Works, the local housing authority for Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties, is developing a 59-unit apartment complex.
Interim director named for Portland development bureau
Longtime Portland permitting manager David Kuhnhausen will replace Rebecca Esau as director of the Bureau of Development Services beginning Dec. 19.
Metcalf joins Sundt Construction as senior proposal manager
CONSTRUCTION Sundt Construction has added Kelley Metcalf to its transportation group as senior proposal manager. She will oversee proposal efforts for Sundt鈥檚 Northwest, Southwest and Intermountain regions. Metcalf has nine […]
Felt now administrative and marketing assistant for PIVOT Architecture
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture has hired Hannah Felt as administrative and marketing assistant. She recently attained a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business administration, with a focus on marketing, and a minor in […]
Stiles joins PIVOT Architecture as a designer
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture has hired Justen Stiles as a designer. He has five years of architectural experience with firms on both the east and west coasts. He holds undergraduate degrees […]
PIVOT Architecture welcomes back Miller as designer
ARCHITECTURE John Miller has rejoined PIVOT Architecture as a designer. He previously stepped away to complete master鈥檚 degrees in both architecture and interior architecture at the University of Oregon. Miller, […]
Miller Nash adds Van Meter as a partner
LAW Heather Van Meter has joined Miller Nash as a partner and a member of its employment and litigation teams. She has more than 25 years of experience representing private, […]
Wildfires ignite demand for firefighters and training facilities | Opinion
As 2023鈥檚 wildfire season ends, it is a good time to reflect on the region鈥檚 firefighting facility needs and funding.
Unique arrangement developing in Central Oregon
A pilot project will produce a new affordable housing community with both single-family homes and apartments.
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 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

















