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2017 Building Diversity Awards: Thuy Tu Consulting
Thuy Tu majored in journalism and architecture at Benson Polytechnic High School and earned her degree in civil engineering from the University of Portland. An internship with the city of […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Sign Wizards
In a complex and confusing world, one of the most effective ways to help people move more efficiently from place to place is with signs. Often taken for granted, signage […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Samata Consulting Engineers
Katherine Cunningham and Jenny Streb created Samata Consulting Engineers in 2015 with a vision of providing technical expertise while maintaining balance between family life and the workplace. Both had already […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Rivero Design
Maria Rivero was looking for a balance between her career in civil engineering and her family life when she started Rivero Design. As a consultant she has enjoyed more flexible […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Professional Lath and Plaster
Nathaniel Hartley comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. His grandfather was one of the first African-American real estate brokers in Portland. His parents still run the family鈥檚 longstanding fuel […]
2017 Building Diversity awards: Pacificmark Construction
Mark Matthews became interested in construction nearly 30 years ago when he helped rebuild his family home, which was a schoolhouse that had burned down in Hood River. 鈥淚 was […]
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
