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Holst Architecture promotes Brand
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture has promoted Rachel Brand to senior associate. Her work focuses on exterior and interior architecture for hospitality, commercial office and retail structures. Her recent projects for Holst […]
OP-ED: Searching for Alice, other women building legacies
History books are filled with tales of the men who built the country鈥檚 roads and bridges and buildings, but it鈥檚 only in recent years that the stories of their female […]
OP-ED: Douglass’ leadership still applicable in 21st century
I write these words on the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass鈥� birth. He lived, worked and was buried just a few miles from my home in Rochester, New York. In […]
Want to increase diversity in your law firm? Here’s how
The legal profession has a lack of diversity. Statistics published by the American Bar Association show that despite many firms鈥� efforts, progress has been marginal. In 2017, women made up […]
Developing a plan for diverse recruitment, retention
Companies today need to have a diverse workforce to connect with their clients and communities. Recruiting a diverse workforce and then retaining that talent is critical to success. Many companies […]
A diverse workforce can improve a business’ bottom line
Research has proven that companies with greater diversity perform better financially.
OP-ED: Federal tax reform and its impact on employee benefits
With some provisions of the new, far-reaching Tax Cuts and Jobs Act already taking effect Jan. 1, many people may still be wondering how and when tax reform will affect […]
OP-ED: Tired of land-use drudgery? A simplified strategy starts at home
Forty years ago, municipal and county zoning and land-use ordinances could be captured on just a few sheets of paper. Today, page counts number in the hundreds, and the list […]
OP-ED: Actions that firms can take to respond to the #MeToo movement
Although many of the accused harassers and victims who have come forward so far are high-profile Hollywood stars, business executives and politicians, these very public reports are creating a ripple […]
OP-ED: Contributions can help ensure a professional tribe thrives
There鈥檚 a buzz in my conversations with leaders about the need to create a culture of collaboration and teamwork in their organizations. I too hail these traits as predictors of […]
OP-ED: Addressing harassment in the workplace: get it right
We are all learning from the #metoo social movement. The report accompanying Time鈥檚 Person of the Year selection of 鈥淭he Silence Breakers鈥� is sobering and should be read as a […]
OP-ED: Innovation powers construction industry in busy times
Twenty-five years ago, people dreamed of moving to California. Industries moved there as people followed ample jobs and sunshine. As the region flourished and outgrew itself, Seattle became the next […]
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
