Recent Articles from Scott Huish
LMC Construction: Mt. Scott Bid Invitation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Mt. Scott Bid Invitation 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97206 Bids Due: Friday, October 13, 2023, at 3pm LMC Construction is requesting Subcontractor proposals for the demolition […]
Portland’s controversial zoning code changes spark heated discourse amid housing crisis
Tensions ran high during a recent briefing before the Portland Design Commission, where the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) presented proposed zoning code changes aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis.
Lake Oswego breaks ground on 10-acre park
The new 10-acre park will also include a parking lot with a drop-off area, new access pathways and the expansion of existing multi-use pathways, restrooms, walking trails, a covered picnic area, a protected natural area surrounding Pecan Creek, and the necessary utilities, including water, electricity, stormwater and sanitary sewer service.
National conference for minority architects coming to Portland
Held at the Hilton Portland Downtown 鈥 located at 921 SW 6th Ave. 鈥 and organized by NOMA national staff, volunteers and the NOMA Portland (PDX) chapter, the five-day conference theme was inspired by the collection of 12 bridges in Portland, connecting the east and west sides of the city.
$10.3 million in top bidders | Oct. 6, 2023
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
PSU’s new art + design building gets green light
The building is on a full block in the Central City Plan District and consists of 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, galleries and supporting spaces. At the ground level, the design includes the main entry and art and design galleries on Broadway Avenue facing east, a front porch on the 鈥淕reen Loop鈥 on College Street facing north, a courtyard for events and display on Park Av[...]
Bull markets don’t die of old age; they are murdered by the Fed | Opinion
The Fed persists in its interest rate mantra of higher for longer, and segments of the economy are slowing, notably real estate.
Portland development review process in the crosshairs
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staffers recently shared their proposed housing production strategy, including some significant changes.
Building Blocks: Alberta Alive buildings
Two new buildings 鈥 the Ronnie Herndon and the Paul Knauls 鈥 were specifically designed to serve Black community members and veterans in Portland鈥檚 King neighborhood.
Rounding out old norms: no more margin for error in timekeeping | Opinion
In this brave new world of technology, the notion of time clock rounding takes on a riskier hue.
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


















