The Good Shepherd
Since its completion, Bud Clark Commons has won its share of attention. The center, which serves Portland’s homeless and vulnerable populations, has won design, engineering and green building awards. But […]
The Rising Star: Corey Lohman, Emerick Construction
Three years ago, Corey Lohman was tapped as the new generation of leadership for Emerick Construction. He accepted the offer of the president’s title, excited about the prospect of leading […]
The Slabtown Sire: Con-way Inc.
After selling the Emery cargo airline to UPS in 2004, Con-way Inc. no longer needed to maintain its large inventory of property in Portland’s Northwest Industrial District. “Other than organic […]
The Hero: Cliff Pepper
Cliff Pepper isn’t the kind of guy who goes around looking for the spotlight, but he captured it nonetheless in December, when he rescued a woman from a burning building. […]
The New Guy: Portland Mayor Charlie Hales
If anyone can attest to the challenges that Portland Mayor Charlie Hales faces in the coming year, it’s a fellow tri-county mayor and Hales’ chief of staff, a political veteran […]
The Inspired: Arbuckle Costic Architects
A vibe that has long been part of Oregon culture seems to come from a tendency to integrate the indoor spaces in which people live and work with the outdoor […]
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







