Stephanie Holmberg

Construction Zone December 16, 2022

OP-ED: Challenges presented by ‘new’ retention laws

Regardless of the initial intent behind these laws, their implementation has created some confusion in the construction industry.

Construction Zone October 22, 2019

OP-ED: Growth opportunities and strategies for sustaining a market shift

Data from a survey of more than 700 commercial real estate and construction leaders shows that almost 75 percent have a strong degree of confidence in the local economy, the industry, and their individual companies.

Construction Zone March 27, 2018

OP-ED: Contract drafting tools to protect contractors amid uncertainty

President Trump dealt a major blow to the construction industry earlier this month when he signed an order imposing stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, at 25 percent and […]

Construction Zone February 21, 2017

OP-ED: Prompt payment: some answers, more questions

Along with timely completion, payment is one of the most important aspects of any project. The frequency of payment disputes between project owners, prime contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers has […]

Construction Zone July 27, 2016

OP-ED: Laws to increase affordable housing and sustainability

growth in Portland has come with unique challenges, particularly for the construction industry racing to keep up with housing and other infrastructure needs for new residents.

Construction Zone July 22, 2015

Court: Poorly drafted indemnity clauses may still be partially enforceable

One of the most important risk-shifting provisions in a construction agreement also tends to be one of the most confusing: 聽the indemnity provision. While the basic concept of contractual indemnity […]