Recent Articles from Theresa McKinlay
Projects totaling $18 million in top bidders | Oct. 31, 2025
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Projects totaling $8 million in top bidders | Sept. 5, 2025
Gentry Civil Corp. won a $7,338,946 sewer bypass project.
Projects totaling $4.4 million in top bidders | Aug. 29, 2025
A-1 Landscaping & Construction won a $3,353,770 contract for the Smith Cove Park Development project.
Three Oregon architects receive high honor from AIA
Three Portland-area architects have been inducted into the AIA College of Fellows (class of 2025).
$115.6 million in top bidders | Jan. 3, 2025
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
$61.5 million in top bidders | Dec. 27, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Building Blocks: The Spot
The Spot opened in November as a new community hub in downtown Madras.
Commerce Department awards Intel $7.86 billion
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel Corp. $7.86 billion for its commercial semiconductor manufacturing projects under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The award supports Intel’s previously announced […]
$14 million in top bidders | Oct. 4, 2024
Kerr Contractors Oregon has turned in a $3,667,317 bid for an ODOT project, US101: SE 40th St. – SE 123rd St. (Newport).
$19.1 million in top bidders | Aug. 30, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Projects’ exceptional community engagement recognized
Oregon’s Community Involvement Advisory Committee has honored three land use planning projects with 2024 Achievement in Community Engagement (ACE) awards.
$95.7 million in top bidders | Dec. 28, 2023
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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












