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New Division Street apartment in planning stages
Erik Opsahl of Portland-based Ranier Pacific Development LLC, general contractor for the project, said an old house that had been converted into two apartments will be demolished for the new building.
OP-ED: Don’t forget about employment agreements
Business owners spend years building their ideas into successful companies. They consider their business assets 鈥� their buildings, equipment, customers, copyrights and trademarks. But one of the greatest assets that […]
OP-ED: Voidable noncompete agreements may be enforceable
An Oregon Court of Appeals decision interpreting state noncompetition law raises more questions than it answers. The opinion in Bernard v. S.B. Inc. is just as important for employers hiring […]
OP-ED: Mentorships help shift safety culture
Owners, general contractors and trade contractors have different roles and responsibilities within a construction project, but everyone involved wants employees to go home at the end without injury. However, simply […]
91视频 accepting Women of Vision nominations
The Daily Journal of Commerce's 2015 Women of Vision Awards are open to any woman who works, or is involved in any way, in shaping the built environment in Oregon or Southwest Washington.
OP-ED: So, can we declare a breakdown?
Have you ever been working on a project and felt bogged down, stuck or frustrated about the lack of progress? Perhaps you pushed harder, conducted more meetings or sent more […]
OP-ED: Well, well, well: some new guidance
On April 20, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employer wellness programs that are part of […]
OP-ED: When it comes to investing, diamonds are not worth their weight in gold
Dear Mr. Berko: My husband unexpectedly passed away four years ago. Several years before he died, a life insurance agent insisted on selling us an equity-indexed universal life insurance policy, […]
OP-ED: Recreational Marijuana: What鈥檚 an Employer to Do??
The law allowing adults to engage in the recreational possession and private use of marijuana in Oregon doesn't take effect until July 1, but employers shouldn't wait to determine what policies and procedures to put into place, writes attorney Kyle Abraham.
OP ED: Legislating the urban growth boundary
One of the questions facing this year鈥檚 Oregon Legislature is what role it plays in determining whether land is brought into urban growth boundaries (UGBs) across state.
OP-ED: What to do before signing that letter of intent
The decision to sell or exit a business can be daunting at best. Often the focus is on finding the perfect buyer who can provide the maximum return on the […]
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 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
