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Renovation – 3rd place: Hotel Eastlund
Renovation projects are often full of surprises. The full renovation of Hotel Eastlund, a 4-star, 168-room boutique hotel in the heart of the Portland’s Lloyd District, was no exception. Originally […]
Infrastructure – 2nd place: Colorado Dam Safe Passage (Bend Whitewater Park)
The Colorado Dam Safe Passage project was a unique approach to improve a section of the Deschutes River in Bend. The $10 million project started at a low-water period with […]
OP-ED: To sue or not to sue 鈥� a tough decision
The decision of whether to sue an ex-employee who has taken or is using company information requires consideration of a number of factors. Suing and seeking injunctive relief may be […]
Builder’s Choice: Essex General Construction
Essex General Construction, one of Eugene鈥檚 largest builders, has been making inroads in the Portland market.
OP-ED: Dealing with deadlock in the 50-50 business
A true 50-50 ownership structure, by its nature, has a tendency to lead to deadlock. But there are some tools you can use to try to solve the problem if it arises.
Builder’s Choice: Fortis Construction
Fortis Construction has grown from a certified Emerging Small Business to one of Oregon鈥檚 largest general contractors.
OP-ED: Oregon’s unique approach to the minimum wage
Oregon’s new minimum wage law, which will affect thousands of jobs (including construction) statewide, will become effective on July 1. The current minimum wage of $9.25 per hour applies to […]
OP-ED: Potent teams have strong, healthy bonds
The virtues of teamwork have been extolled by thought leaders, managers, coaches, MBA graduates and the like. However, a collection of intelligent and ambitious individual contributors does not in and […]
Spotlight shining on timber use in Portland
Four projects in the Portland area involving mass timber will be featured later this month on a tour sponsored by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
Newsmakers 2016: Tim Gauthier
Tim Gauthier is a nearly classic example of 鈥渇rom the mail room to the board room.鈥�
Newsmakers 2016: Teresa Elliott
Teresa Elliott wanted to be an astronaut when she was younger and, while she remained earthbound, her interest in science and engineering led her to become the first woman to head the Portland Water Bureau.
Newsmakers 2016: Robert Grott
In his 10 years as executive director of the Northwest Environmental Business Council, Robert Grott has seen the organization double its membership and expand its programs and conference topics.
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
