Recent Articles from Scott Huish
Monique Allen
ACMS Northwest President Monique Allen has spent 28 years advancing diversity in construction and engineering through inclusive leadership, mentorship and STEM outreach.
Libby Barg Bakke
Libby Barg Bakke of Consor North America brings 28+ years of leadership in public works, advancing drinking water infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest.
Stuart Emmons
Architect Stuart Emmons, an AIA Fellow, has spent nearly four decades advancing modular design and housing innovation to address Oregon’s housing crisis.
Alec Holser
Alec Holser, founding principal of Opsis Architecture, reflects on 44 years shaping sustainable, community-centered cultural and educational design.
Laurie Kendall
Laurie Kendall's 20-year career with ABC Pacific Northwest expanded construction workforce access through youth outreach, apprenticeships, safety and wellness leadership.
Nate McCoy
Nate McCoy leads NAMC-Oregon, growing minority-owned construction firms through equity, access, advocacy and a new small business workforce hub.
Brian Peters
Brian Peters is managing principal of Woodblock Architecture, bringing 22 years of Portland-based architectural leadership across housing, retail and public projects.
Dave Quivey
Skanska USA Building superintendent Dave Quivey reflects on a 47-year career shaping Pacific Northwest construction through innovation, safety and mentorship.
Thomas Robinson
LEVER Architecture founding principal Thomas Robinson reflects on 34 years of sustainable design leadership, mass timber innovation, and landmark cultural projects.
Kurt Schultz
Kurt Schultz of SERA Architects has shaped Portland through mixed-use, sustainable design, leading urban housing projects across Oregon and beyond.
Prairie Band Potawatomi face backlash over ICE deal
The Kansas-based tribe signed a $30 million contract for immigrant detention center designs, sparking outrage from Native Americans nationwide.
Charlie White | Systems West Engineers
Systems West Engineers has promoted Charlie White to associate. He advances project excellence, supports team performance, and elevates both client and staff experience.
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
- 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



















