Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $8.9 million in top bidders | April 10, 2026
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is preparing to award a $4.3 million contract for a sewer improvement project.
Geology and oil talk: navigating a crisis with calm | Opinion
This time, all economic sectors finished in the red except one. Energy was the lone survivor, surging roughly 10 percent because of oil prices.
Mortenson
Mortenson, a Pacific Northwest general contractor, leads sustainable construction with projects in Oregon including Clark College and renewable energy facilities.
Robinson Construction Co.
Robinson Construction Co. is a family-owned general contractor in the Northwest known for long-term client partnerships and expertise in commercial construction.
Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction, a leading general contractor, expanded to the Pacific Northwest in 2021 and delivered award-winning infrastructure projects.
FABCO
FABCO, based in Wilsonville, provides integrated steel fabrication and installation for multifamily and mixed-use projects across the greater Portland region.
WH Cress Co. Inc.
WH Cress Co. Inc. is a Portland-area supplier and installer of Division 10 Specialties with a 115-year history serving Oregon and Washington contractors and architects.
Ryan Duffin
Ryan Duffin, vice president at LMC Construction, drives affordable housing projects in Oregon and Washington, including Nueva Esperanza and Columbia House.
Jake Faha
Jake Faha serves as operations manager at Deacon Construction in Portland, where he has built a reputation for strategic leadership and operational excellence over eight years in the construction industry. […]
Carlee Quiles
Carlee Quiles, construction project manager at Mortenson, leads major Portland projects including Climate Pledge Arena and Portland Art Museum renovations.
Lloyd Stoller
Lloyd Stoller, senior construction manager at Turner & Townsend Heery, leads key modernization projects for Portland Public Schools including Lincoln High School.
Jake Tonnesson
Jake Tonnesson, senior project manager at Mortenson, leads fast-tracked construction of the $150 million Hillsboro Hops ballpark in Oregon.
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 — 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



















