Recent Articles from Stephanie Basalyga
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $51.2 million in top bidders | Jan. 2, 2026
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is preparing to award a $31.3 million contract for a sizable project in St. Helens.
Affordable housing in 2026: resilience and innovation | Opinion
As funding sources become scarce and demand intensifies, architects, developers and communities face a critical moment to meaningfully design, develop and deliver safe, high-quality housing.
Muted notifications not recommended: federal AI regulation | Opinion
Legal questions are likely to determine whether Trump's executive order reshapes AI governance — or just becomes another opening gambit in a long fight between the president and certain states.
Colas Hoffman LLC: Jefferson HS Modernization
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Metro-area multifamily property fetches $8.61 million
A 47-unit apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington has changed hands.
Wolf Water Resources
Marjorie Wolfe founded Wolf Water Resources, a women-owned firm restoring river and floodplain ecosystems through innovative, nature-based engineering solutions.
TVA Architects
Pam Saftler and Mandy Butler are principals and owners of TVA Architects, a Portland-area firm specializing in architecture, interior design and planning. Together with partner Tim Wybenga, they lead a […]
PUBLIC
Kathleen Stuart leads PUBLIC, a 100% woman-owned Oregon advocacy firm advancing the public good through strategic campaigns, training, and coalition building.
PointNorth Consulting
Lisa Keohokalole Schauer leads PointNorth Consulting, a Native Hawaiian, women-owned strategic communications firm rooted in values-led leadership and community trust.
Northwest Watersheds LLC
Mary Larkin leads woman-owned Northwest Watersheds, a Beaverton water resources engineering firm specializing in stormwater design and stream restoration.
Mayer/Reed
Mayer/Reed principal Kathy Fry leads the woman-owned Portland firm advancing downtown vitality through civic projects, design leadership and inclusive workplace policies.
LSW Architects
Esther Liu, CEO and president of LSW Architects, leads a 70-year-old firm in Southwest Washington, championing flexible work, equity and women’s leadership.
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


















