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OP-ED: An important equation: boundaries = confidence + results
Most professionals I coach have diverse and demanding roles in their organizations. They define vision and strategy, generate and track budgets and schedules, run meetings, ensure clients are satisfied, provide […]
OP-ED: Portland seeks to cross threshold with strict house size limits
On May 8, the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission held its first hearing on the Residential Infill Project, which includes strict size limits for single-family homes that can be built […]
Out and About: Rebuilding Together
The Portland home of an elderly, partially blind woman who lives alone was substantially upgraded last month by a team of volunteers with R&H Construction.
OP-ED: The inexorable trajectory of autonomous long-haul trucking
While most public attention is focused upon self-driving cars, use of autonomous technologies for interstate trucking seems poised to play a bigger and more immediate role in reordering the nation鈥檚 […]
Will health system mergers reduce costs?
One observer has examined hospital mergers for years and has arrived at several conclusions. One is that the trend hasn鈥檛 helped the bottom line for employers.
No slowdown seen in health system merger spree
As hospitals and health systems nationwide continue to merge, few observers expect the trend to stop anytime soon.
OP-ED: Government signals sea change on health care false claims
The U.S. Department of Justice announced in October 2017 a major change in its policy regarding qui tam litigation. Moving forward, DOJ will now file a motion to dismiss when […]
OP-ED: DOL reverts to ‘opinionated’ ways — maybe a good thing
As states like Oregon codify more robust and expansive employee protections, the federal government has been helping employers clarify and navigate murky federal statutes. The United States Department of Labor […]
OP-ED: Frustrated? Channel it to achieve those ultimate goals
Feeling frustrated, by definition, is the experience of being upset or annoyed because of the inability to change or achieve something. Frustrations rise when things don鈥檛 go as we expected […]
OP-ED: Are reasonable accommodations ‘for the birds?’
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents privately owned businesses that serve the public from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 鈥渦nder the ADA, […]
OP-ED: How technology is changing communication in construction
It鈥檚 no secret we鈥檙e experiencing a construction boom. Portland alone is experiencing rapid growth in hotel construction, with an estimated 900 rooms coming online in the near future. On a […]
OP-ED: Potential impacts of autonomous vehicles on real estate
Over the last few years, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have gone from science fiction to near reality. Already, prototype vehicles zip through cities like Pittsburgh and Miami; autonomous trucks travel long-haul […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
