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91视频 Dictionary: Biomass
biomass: A renewable energy source composed of biological material derived from a living, or recently living organism. Most commonly, biomass is plant matter or waste and it is used to generate electricity or produce heat.
91视频 Dictionary: Gunite
gunite: spray-applied concrete that mixes water with dry sand and cement as it's applied
91视频 Dictionary: Construction contract savings
construction contract savings: When a contractor bids below the projected cost of a project, providing savings to the project owner.
91视频 Dictionary: Charette
charrette: An intense period of design activity during which a group of designers and architects drafts a solution to a design problem. A charrette can last one or several days.
Tim Duy
Tim Duy, director of the Oregon Economic Forum, saw the recession brewing as early as 2006, and was one of the few to predict just how slowly the U.S. economy […]
Ted Aadland
Ted Aadland once dreamed of going to barber school to earn enough money to move to Norway, his family’s homeland. The first employment opportunity to present itself, however, was the […]
Susan Lindsay
Susan Lindsay came of age during a turbulent time in which she frequently escaped to the solace of the Douglas firs in her Southwest Portland neighborhood and the nearby Willamette […]
Scott Andrews
Scott Andrews initially planned to be an architect. Instead of designing buildings, however, he oversees the leasing and management of more than three million square feet of commercial space in […]
Roger Goldingay
Editor’s note: Roger Goldingay was traveling outside the country and was not available for an interview. Mississippi Marketplace, an eclectic blend of food carts and artisans, is the latest effort […]
Rob Bennett
Rob Bennett, founder and executive director of the Portland + Oregon Sustainability Institute (POSI), has long had a vision for how cities can grow and operate efficiently while fostering sustainable […]
Randy Leonard
Randy Leonard’s childhood heroes included Perry Mason, the iconic TV lawyer who always got the bad guy, and Leonard initially planned to become an attorney. “I liked the idea of […]
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
