2014 Newmakers: Jyll Smith
These days, using social media has become a standard practice for ODOT when it comes to reaching the public about its projects. Smith last year even won a national award […]
2014 Newsmakers: Leah Treat
When Bicycle Magazine recently listed its top 10 bike-friendly cities, Portland, Chicago and Washington, D.C. made the cut. Leah Treat has a connection to all three. Last year, […]
2014 Newsmakers: Chet Orloff
Chet Orloff, an adjunct professor at Portland State University, gets excited about the concept of cities. “Everything about cities: sustainability, traffic, streets, art, history, culture … the list of […]
2014 Newsmakers: New Seasons Market
When people think about New Seasons Market, Wendy Collie hopes they see more than just a grocery store. “We want people to think of us as the grocery store […]
2014 Newsmaker: Laurie Kendall
A 20-year career in the hospitality industry may seem like an incongruent qualification for working in the construction industry. But Laurie Kendall, who last year was named president […]
2014 Newsmakers: HDR Inc.
Across the world, companies are struggling to figure out how to attract more women and minorities to careers in engineering and other science-related disciplines. They might do well to […]
2014 Newsmakers: Randy Gragg
John Yeon was a self-taught architect whose career was studded with award-winning designs. The Watzek House, a masterwork that Yeon designed in the West Portland hills in 1937 at […]
2014 Newsmakers: Constructing Hope
“People look at you different if you’re a felon than if you’re a plumber,” says Pat Daniels, the executive director of Constructing Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps parolees […]
2014 Newsmakers: Clean Energy Works
Good things sometimes happen in threes, especially at Clean Energy Works. The Portland-based nonprofit helps Oregon homeowners assess the energy efficiency of their homes. The group then helps them find […]
2014 Newsmakers: Larry and Janice Bruton
Higher education faces a dilemma in the field of architecture. Attracting talented professionals with the credentials to teach at colleges and universities is difficult when weighing the salary of a […]
2014 Newsmakers: Vanessa Sturgeon
With a slightly revised design that converts condos into apartments and adds a bit of height to the 30-story tower, Park Avenue West is once again rising to take […]
2014 Newsmakers: Jordan Schnitzer
Jordan Schnitzer recently recalled noticing on a February day that the light was lasting longer and the winter seemed to, at least for the time being, give way to […]
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 — 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







