Five tips to prepare for delay
Timing, as people say, is everything, and the success of a development project often hinges on when it will be complete. Whether it’s a new business, a new school […]
The out of towners: the new ‘normal’ for Portland development scene
Lake Union Partners recently broke ground on the Addy – a $15 million project featuring 104 market-rate units – at Northwest 18th Avenue and Northrup Street. The company has done fee-based work in Portland before, but with this project it is joining the ranks of developers and investors focusing more on the City of Roses as their own backyards become crowded.
Car shopping offers all-around lesson in sales
I had the unpleasant experience recently of buying a new car. It should be an exciting event, given all the great vehicles and attractive terms out there. I didn’t really […]
Updated: TriMet sues Clackamas County over PMLR
The Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail line may have hit a $65,000-per-day snag in the road if a pending battle is not resolved soon.
The Mentor: Bryan Condon
Bryan Condon For session three, I hosted the team at my office. The subject was civil analysis/planning, and the goal for the students to develop a civil plan for their […]
The Students: Hannah Anderson
Hannah Anderson Smart boards honestly make me so frustrated. I was tracing an in-depth side view of our auditorium, and I tapped my finger on to point to something and […]
The Students: Mark Brown
Mark Brown During the last meeting, we finally had to face our ideas. While many people debated what would work and what would be most efficient, we had to decide […]
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







