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TopProject: Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon 鈥� K-8 School submitted by Howard S. Wright
Students at the new Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon K-8 school may miss a 209-year-old oak tree that sat outside, but they still get to see it every day. The school鈥檚 new two-story, 67,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art sustainable learning center incorporates wood from the aged oak and others on the site in its chapel furniture, wall paneling, chapel doors, base, wall cap and a wood slat ceiling f[...]
TopProject: Maryville Nursing Home Memory Care Facility submitted by Howard S. Wright
Formally a convent, the new memory care facility at the Maryville Nursing Home provides a sanctuary for patients with Alzheimer鈥檚, the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In a project where a building became a state-of-the-art facility, the existing exterior was maintained while major interior changes were made to accommodate life safety systems, equipment and fixtures.
TopProject: Oregon Iron Works/United Streetcar Test Track submitted by Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.
Before streetcars roll down the road, they have to be tested. That is why Oregon Iron Work/United Streetcar needed to develop its own test track.
TopProjects 2012 judges
Edwin T. Dean Edwin T. Dean, managing principal and vice president of Nishkian Dean, has extensive experience in structural engineering and project management. He is chairman and one of the […]
Zero rates and the investor
The single biggest problem facing retirees or income investors is our zero-interest-rate environment. Following the collapse of the housing market bubble in 2008, the Fed began pursuing an aggressive zero-interest-rate […]
Norris, Beggs & Simpson: past, present and future
During the Great Depression, Norris, Beggs and Simpson was founded as Norris, Beggs and Base.聽 On April 1, 1932 it opened its doors as a property management firm in the […]
Washington High School soon to sell; to be converted into housing
Developer Art Demuro, president of Venerable Properties, is planning to convert the vacant Washington High School building in Southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood into multifamily housing. Portland Public Schools and Venerable Properties have reached a tentative agreement for a $2 million sale of the 1924-built school.
Why doing the right thing is tough
Most industry professionals I talk to understand the value of being proactive, intentional and focused on business development. Some do it and others don鈥檛. Why is it that some firms […]
Clark Gable started on Oregon stages
Long before 鈥淧ortlandia鈥� and 鈥淕rimm鈥� arrived, Portland was star struck by the 鈥淜ing of Hollywood.鈥� Best known for his portrayal of Rhett Butler in 鈥淕one with the Wind,鈥� legendary film […]
Legal Leader of the Year: Thomas Matsuda
Law school: Hastings College of Law Career highlight: Matsuda has earned accolades from employees and colleagues for his ability to handle numbers, supporting a staff of 110 workers who provide […]
Leadership in Law judges
Steven K. Blackhurst Ater Wynne Steven K. Blackhurst, a partner at Ater Wynne LLP, has been trying cases in Oregon for more than 30 years. He also is experienced in […]
Leadership in Law: Akin Blitz
Law school: Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law Career highlight:聽 A former police officer who has built a law career on service to law enforcement, Blitz played a crucial, […]
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 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
