Newsmaker 2011: Aneshka Colas-Dickson
Aneshka Colas-Dickson, native Portlander and vice president and CFO of Colas Construction, began to see a new side of her home city last year. In September 2010, she was sworn […]
Newsmaker 2011: Dan Carter
A cheerful “Hi, it’s Dan Carter at the 91ÊÓÆµ. I get to take your picture,” can be heard from the editorial department a couple times a day, though not for […]
Newsmaker 2011: Barry Cain
If the development sector’s performance is measured in peaks and valleys, 2010 left Gramor Development sitting on top of the world. While the recession idled many local projects, Gramor found […]
The $2 trillion corporate cash hoard
Since the onset of the financial crisis, corporations have been preserving cash to ensure their survival. Now, more than two years later, corporate giants have built a war chest of […]
Sub Contractors Requested for Highway 34. Bids Due Feb 23
Mid Valley Gravel Company is requesting sub contractor bids for the Roche Street, Wolcott Road section of Highway 34 in Corvallis, Oregon. All bids must be submitted no later than Feb. 23 […]
O’Neill nominated for small business award
The General Services Administration has nominated Ali O'Neill, co-owner of O'Neill Electric Inc. of Portland, for a Small Business Administration 2011 Oregon award.
Dating the next partner
Anyone who chooses to endure online dating is painfully aware of that first date. Running underneath all the inane pleasantries and canned biographies is the big question: “Can I see […]
Piedmont Place project resurrected
Local developer Tom Walsh Jr. has submitted paperwork to the city of Portland for a 24-lot subdivision on a 0.79-acre parcel at the corner of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Rosa Parks Way in North Portland. Walsh is planning a two-phase development, with 16 units of affordable rowhomes and three mixed use buildings.
ODOT headquarters undergoes renovation
Workers in November began demolition of the Oregon Department of Transportation headquarters in Salem as part of a $64.7 million project to renovate the 60-year-old facility, called the Transportation Building.
Roth 401(k) plan could increase retirement income by 50 percent
The Roth 401(k) can be an attractive add-on feature to a company retirement plan. Just like its twin, the Roth IRA, the Roth 401(k) allows investors to make retirement contributions […]
Sub Contractors Requested for Detroit Dam and Reservoir. Bids Due Feb. 15
Slayden Construction Group, a local General Contractor to Stayton Oregon, needs sub contractors to bid on the Detroit Dam and Reservoir, Minto Fish Collection Rebuild. This project has many scopes […]
Sub Bid Requested for City of Portland, Bids Due Jan. 19
Coffman Excavation has requested sub bids for the City of Portlands S-10 Road Repair, MP 0.0-0.6. All bids are due to Coffman by Jan. 19 at 5pm. The bid date […]
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







