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Heather Sprague
Heather Sprague transforms Aldrich CPAs + Advisors’ construction accounting practice through leadership, training, and community mentorship.
Melissa Soots
Melissa Soots celebrates 21 years shaping affordable, intergenerational housing through sustainable design and community collaboration.
Maren Sinclair
For 28 years, Maren Sinclair has led Walsh Construction’s marketing strategy, empowering women, fostering diversity, and strengthening Oregon’s construction industry.
Rena Simon
Architect Rena Simon, a ZGF leader, has shaped award-winning projects like PDX Airport and UC Berkeley’s labs through innovation and biophilic design.
Shannon Simms
For 15 years, Shannon Simms has reimagined underused public spaces, leading award-winning urban design and active transportation projects across Oregon.
Shelley Richards
With 30 years of leadership, Shelley Richards advances Oregon and Washington’s transportation infrastructure and champions diversity in engineering.
Erin Reed
Erin Reed has elevated Consor’s Northwest presence through strategic marketing leadership, driving $38M in revenue and award-winning initiatives.
Michelle Baer
Michelle Baer helped grow Western Partitions from $8M to $600M, leading innovation, automation, and expansion across 18 states and beyond.
Chana Frederick
For four decades, Chana Frederick has revolutionized construction estimating with technology, training, and leadership that drive industry innovation.
Merissa Moeller
Discover Merissa Moeller, a leading Portland attorney specializing in water rights, land use, and natural resources law with landmark legal victories.
Kim Krippaehne
With over 35 years in Portland’s development industry, Kim Krippaehne drives Holst’s mission-aligned growth, leadership, and community impact.
Rita Haberman
Rita Haberman has transformed Oregon’s built environment with low-carbon housing, LEED Platinum projects, and groundbreaking sustainability programs.
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



















