Recent Articles from Ted Perkins
Stephanie Carkin
Stephanie Carkin’s leadership at Hydro-Temp Mechanical has fueled growth, innovation, and employee well-being through AI and mentorship programs.
Megan Cook-Eichelberger
With two decades in construction, Megan Cook-Eichelberger drives innovation, equity, and leadership at Howard S. Wright in Portland.
Michelle Black
Michelle Black, Circle of Excellence honoree, transforms affordable housing design through equity, innovation, and community-driven architecture.
Shanna Bookal
Shanna Bookal, a safety expert at CBRE, is transforming workplace safety through leadership, training, and innovation across global operations.
Cassie Hibbert
Since 2018, Cassie Hibbert has transformed Oregon’s rural schools through strategic facility planning, community engagement, and mentorship.
Kate Emerson
With 22 years at US Bank, Kate Emerson drives innovation in private wealth management and mentors teams across Seattle and Portland.
Alyse Frederick
Alyse Frederick’s 13-year AEC career showcases leadership, innovation, and mentorship, driving success at PCL and advancing women in construction.
Alex Cettie
Alex Cettie’s decade in the AEC industry showcases leadership in healthcare, public projects, and community advocacy across Oregon and Washington.
Kelliann Amico
For four decades, Kelliann Amico has transformed strategic communication into a leadership discipline that drives impact, trust, and public good.
Rose Batignani
With 18 years in AEC marketing, Rose Batignani drives growth at S+B James Construction through CRM innovation, process efficiency, and mentorship.
Trump-directed, $250 million White House ballroom project begins
Demolition has started on the White House's East Wing despite the apparent lack of approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
Building Blocks: U-Store (Pearl District)
Crews are transforming a former rail yard into a combination of storage space, retail/office space, and an approximately 8,400-square-foot plaza with seating, landscaping, and a rose sculpture.
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



















