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OP-ED: A fine tool for succession planning
According to a 2010 study by Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, baby boomer business owners will be involved in what is predicted to be the largest collective transfer […]
Real estate transactions for May 28, 2014
OREGON // LEASE // INDUSTRIAL 鈥� International Architectural Millworks LLC leased 33,748 square feet of industrial space at 63065 N.E. 18th St., in Bend, from East Empire-Bend LP. John Keba […]
OP-ED: Employee engagement is the new black
Business management principles have their trends. It may be a new take on leadership, how to manage your time, build collaborative teams or be more innovative. People tell us […]
TopProjects 2014: Finalists 鈥� Private Buildings
Alma Gardens Senior Housing Submitted by: MWA Architects Inc. Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Cost: $8.4 million Start date: July 2010 Completion date: October 2013 Owner/developer: Northwest Housing Alternatives Architect: MWA Architects […]
TopProjects 2014: Finalists 鈥� Public Buildings
Coos Bay Area Hospital Expansion Submitted by: ZGF Architects Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Cost: $37 million Start date: May 2011 Completion date: February 2013 Owner/developer: Bay Area Hospital Architect: ZGF […]
Use this: Finalists — Renovation
705 Northwest Davis Condos Submitted by: Neil Kelly Co. Location: Portland, Oregon Cost: $1.224 million Start date: January 2013 Completion date: November 2013 Owner/developer: 705 Northwest Davis Condos HOA Engineer: […]
TopProjects 2014: Finalists — Infrastructure
17th Street Dock Restoration Submitted by: Bergerson Construction Inc. Location: Astoria, Oregon Cost: $4.5 million Start date: July 2012 Completion date: July 2013 Owner/developer: City of Astoria Engineer: BergerABAM General […]
TopProjects 2014: Finalists — Transportation
88th Street (Highway 99 to St. John’s Road) Submitted by: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. Location: Vancouver, Washington Cost: $11.7 million Start date: 2012 Completion date: 2013 Owner/developer: Clark County […]
The winning edge in a competitive industry
On Tuesday morning, David Etchart, facilities manager for the Beaverton School District, served as one of four panelists at a Portland event to help explain what firms can do to […]
OP-ED: Cheerleaders have wage claims, yes they do
Earlier this year, a former “Raiderette” 鈥� the official name of an Oakland Raiders cheerleader 鈥� filed a lawsuit against the NFL team, alleging wage and hour violations. Several […]
2014 Project of the Year: Providence鈥圫t. Vincent M Floor Upgrade
SUBMITTED BY ANDERSEN CONSTRUCTION The goal for Andersen Construction Co. during the St. Vincent Medical Center Mechanical 鈥� or 鈥淢鈥� 鈥� Floor upgrade was to replace the original mechanical and […]
Second Place Transportation: Weaver Road Extension
SUBMITTED?BY: OBEC?CONSULTING?ENGINEERS OBEC Consulting Engineers faced three problems in the design and construction of the Weaver Road Extension, a bridge spanning the Umpqua River that connects the town of Myrtle […]
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- $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
