Recent Articles from Stephanie Basalyga
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
$3 million warehouse project in Portland building permits | Oct. 27, 2025
A new construction permit was issued for construction of a single-story, pre-engineered metal building in Southeast Portland.
Troy Laundry Building repairs in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 27, 2025
Historic resource review is pending for a project in Southeast Portland. A historic building's roofing system has exhibited systematic leakage across the third-floor roof terrace since 2024.
Photos: 91ÊÓÆµ’s annual Women of Vision event draws hundreds
The Daily Journal of Commerce held its 12th annual Women of Vision event on Thursday, and hundreds of people – we counted 380 – showed up to celebrate 48 honorees.
Projects totaling $37.4 million in top bidders | Oct. 24, 2025
King County, in Washington, is preparing to award a $15.2 million contract for a biogas system improvement project.
JPMorgan Chase opens new 60-story NYC headquarters
The bank's 270 Park building, which reportedly cost $3 billion, has reshaped the New York City skyline. Approximately 10,000 employees are expected to work in the building.
Women of Vision 2025
Now in its 12th year, Women of Vision is an event and publication that recognizes the women leading the construction, architecture, engineering, real estate and supportive professional services industries. The […]
Taylor Schimbke | Walsh Construction
Taylor Schimbke has joined Walsh Construction Co. as corporate controller. She has extensive experience in public accounting and construction finance.
Team breaks ground on Citizen Apartments in downtown Salem
Construction of a six-story, 105-unit development at a Salem site that formerly held a city hall has begun. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
Skanska: Mosaic Community Health Conners 2 Project
Skanska is requesting proposals for Subcontractors to complete Doors, Frames, and Hardware, Metal Stud Framing-Gypsum Board-Ceilings, Glazing, Roofing, Window Coverings, Signage, Miscellaneous Metals, Flooring, Specialties, Casework, Final Cleaning, Landscaping, Painting, Masonry, Site Work/Excavation, Paving, Fencing, Gypcrete, Architectural Metal Panels, Waterproofing, Overhead Coiling Doors, Si[...]
Jessica Zink
Discover how Jessica Zink drives award-winning, sustainable civil engineering projects while mentoring future engineers and supporting community initiatives.
Amy Zarosinski
Amy Zarosinski, CFO at S+B James Construction, modernizes finance, streamlines operations, and mentors staff while leading strategic growth.
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


















