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2015 Newsmakers: Tom Moyer
If things had gone a different way, Tom Moyer might never have found his way into the world of development 鈥� and the landscape of Portland would have been the poorer for it.
2015 Newsmakers: City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
If you want to gauge the vitality of building activity in Portland, the city鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services is a good place to start.
2015 Newsmakers: Roberta Hunte
When Roberta Hunte noticed there were few opportunities in construction and industrial trades for women, particularly women of colors, she decided to something about it.
2015 Newsmakers: Omega Morgan
When Multnomah County needed to replace the Sellwood Bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic that relied on the bridge, Omega Morgan stepped forward with a unique solution. Enter Omega Morgan with a unique solution.
2015 Newsmakers: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Formed in 1987, OAME works to eliminate discrimination and racism, and improve opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses.
2015 Newsmakers: Hoffman Construction
Hoffman Construction Co. appears to have emerged from the past recession in fine form, with a long list of projects that starts with a leading role at Park Avenue West.
2015 Newsmakers: Jill Sherman
It's a pretty safe bet that 2014 will be a year Jill Sherman will remember. That鈥檚 when she was named a partner and shareholder in Portland-based Gerding Edlen.
OP-ED: The next generation of construction
Contractors know that the future of the construction industry is reliant on its ability to attract and retain the most talented individuals necessary to meet the nation’s ever-increasing needs. February […]
2015 Newsmakers: Naito Development
Will Naito has big shoes to fill. His grandfather, Bill Naito, was among the earliest to see the importance of redeveloping Portland鈥檚 Chinatown and Old Town.
2015 Newsmakers: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
With a 140-year history in Portland, Miller Nash was used to being one of the five largest law firms in Portland. But Seattle was a different story. 鈥淭o serve one, […]
2015 Newsmakers: Deborah Kafoury
Deborah Kafoury stepped into the position of chairwoman of the Multnomah County Commission in 2014 with a big challenge on her hands. 鈥淚 think we’ve had in Multnomah County over […]
OP-ED: The fine line in the interview process
Hiring effectively and following best practices in interviewing will help employers reap the benefits of a stronger talent pool, and reduce the occurrence of discriminatory hiring claims and the need […]
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
