Recent Articles from Ted Perkins
Nicholas Riener
Nicholas Riener, project manager at Turner & Townsend Heery, excels in managing complex public construction projects with strong leadership and collaboration.
Aleah Perkins
Aleah Perkins is an accountant at Mortenson, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance on complex construction projects with over six years of experience.
Kayla Pingel
Kayla Pingel, project manager at Mortenson, drives critical infrastructure and cultural projects in Portland with technical expertise and collaborative leadership.
Lindsay Verdugo
Lindsay Verdugo leads Mortenson’s Empower program supporting small business development in Oregon and Southwest Washington construction sectors.
Pence Contractors: Danebo Elementary School Building Abatement
The scope of work includes Asbestos Abatement only.
Marty Houston
Martin Marty Houston directs learning and development at Walsh Construction, advancing organizational education and technical training in Oregon.
Kyle Helm
Kyle Helm, project development executive at Mortenson, has established himself as a strategic leader in early-phase construction planning over his 11-year career in the industry. Helm specializes in translating complex […]
Jason Sellers
Jason Sellers, safety director at LMC Construction, guides safety programs with hands-on expertise and maintains a major-accident-free record since 2004.
Marc Wiater
Marc Wiater is a senior estimator at Colas Construction in Oregon, leading complex preconstruction efforts with a focus on cost management and transparency.
Andrew Henry
Andrew Henry serves as estimating manager at Mortenson, where he has built a distinguished career for more than a decade. Throughout his 12 years in the construction industry, Henry has […]
Bash Mumuni
Bash Mumuni, safety manager at Deacon Construction, achieved zero safety incidents for the first time in five years through transformative leadership.
Vaughn Pugh
Vaughn Pugh, president of Integrity Safety, provides expert safety consulting and training to improve construction site safety and culture.
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


















