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OP-ED: Mistakes in non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements can be important tools for companies looking to protect their customers 鈥� and their workforce 鈥� in the event of a key employee鈥檚 departure. However, unless […]
OP-ED: The right tone can establish an ‘environment of excellence’
If I were to take the pulse of your organization today, what would the prevailing attitude, character or mood be? Is it consistent, or does it change with the direction […]
OP-ED: Sexual orientation discrimination law has courts split
Recent headlines may have employers wondering whether federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Many employers are already familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, […]
OP-ED: Business succession planning during the Trump era
There is a lot of speculation about how the Trump era will impact the construction industry 鈥� from the border wall, to pipeline projects, to fast-track future projects, to a […]
2017 Newsmakers: Yorke & Curtis
Yorke & Curtis has grown steadily over nearly two decades in Portland, winning awards and recognition for projects and increasing its portfolio in size and scope to become a recognizable force in local, state and regional building communities
Builder’s Choice: R&H Construction
R&H Construction began operating in Portland in 1979, and has since added an office in Bend. Currently, it is working on a variety of projects.
OP-ED: BOLI’s guidance on overtime requirements overturned
Late last year the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) quietly changed its interpretation of the interplay between daily and weekly overtime requirements. The change was in response to […]
OP-ED: Boldly take the road leading from uncertainty to confidence
Who doesn鈥檛 want more confidence? At an organizational level, we may seek certainty for the sake of stability or profitability. Our level of confidence may be impacted by marketplace conditions, […]
OP-ED: A woman named Outi: a tragic construction tale
During the past few days, I鈥檝e been thinking a lot about a woman named Outi Hicks. The 32-year old African-American woman had earned the right to stand among those being […]
Builder’s Choice: Yorke & Curtis
Yorke & Curtis today is actively tackling a range of projects in different sectors in Oregon and Southern Washington.
Educators discuss business aspects of black history in America
Black History Month isn't the only time that college educators are discussing black business history with students.
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 鈥� 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
