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OP-ED: The triple bottom line paradigm
The pillars of health, safety and welfare in the building industry are now standing on a 鈥渢riple bottom line鈥� foundation.
OP-ED: Ten tips for developing a transition plan
There are many factors that can affect whether a business owner is successful in transitioning his or her business on the terms he or she wants 鈥� whether that be […]
OP-ED: Make your voice heard in the political process
On Jan. 12, the 78th Oregon legislative assembly kicked off and all 90 legislators were sworn into office. Legislative Organizational Days ran through Jan. 14.聽During that time,聽members-elect are sworn in […]
OP-ED: Ensure that team dynamics will be a force for good
The business world is comprised of all kinds of teams 鈥� project teams, task forces, interdisciplinary teams, leadership teams, departmental teams. You name it, and if we have something to […]
OP-ED: What happens in Vegas might not stay there
Employers are rightfully concerned with their employees’ off-duty and after-hours activities. Off-duty conduct can have an adverse impact on productivity within the workplace, employee relations and morale. Employers must be […]
ACEC Engineering Excellence Grand Awards
Custom Plywood Mill Site Cleanup Client/owner: Washington State Department of Ecology Entering firm: Hart Crowser Inc. Other consultants/associates: Coast & Harbor Engineering; Historical Research Associates; KPFF Consulting Engineers; Orion; Scarsella […]
ACEC Engineering Excellence Honor Awards
Astoria 11th Street Combined Sewer Overflow Separation Client/owner: city of Astoria Engineers: Shannon & Wilson Inc. and Gibbs & Olson Inc. Crown Point Viaduct Restoration Client/owner: Western Federal Lands […]
OP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But […]
OP-ED: On the right track, with challenges ahead
The book is officially closed on 2014. The past year was defined by economic growth as well as rising backlogs and confidence within the construction industry. While I could feel […]
OP-ED: Affordable Care Act posing challenges
If you run a staffing firm or utilize a staffing firm in your business, chances are good that compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is somewhere on your list […]
OP-ED: The pulse of office, industrial and retail
Brandon Frank on office If Portland’s office market were to name its golden child, the Pearl District would be it without question. With a broad base of tenants ranging from […]
OP-ED: Suffering property tax sticker shock?
Thinking about appealing your property taxes? In this month's "Briefly Stated" column, attorneys with Ball Janik LLP offer some basic guidelines to get you started.
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
