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SMPS regional conference is this week
Many of you know me from Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Oregon events, the AIA marketing seminars last summer, and a couple of articles I wrote on behalf of […]
Human telephone stunt for Google Fiber
Update: Judging by the lack of news reports over the weekend, and this tweet from @CityofGresham, I’m betting Portland did not pull off its attempt to woo Google Fiber with […]
Murderers Creek cries out for help
The area around Murderers Creek, where a group of miners were attacked in 1862, has been significantly degraded by juniper trees, which force out native mule deer.
Legos repair old buildings
Repairing a building is serious business. But one German artist is using a bit of whimsy, and a lot of Legos, to draw attention to crumbling structures around the world.
iPhone app swamps Portland with reports
Noticing a problem doesn’t take much work. Telling someone about the problem – also pretty easy. The hard part is actually fixing the problem. That’s a simple lesson the city […]
Laurelhurst pond speaks for herself
I am Laurelhurst Pond, and oh, the things I've seen and heard through the years...
Oregon City Rivers project suspended
Developer CenterCal announced yesterday it is suspending the Rivers project in Oregon City. Principal Fred Bruning blamed division in the city council that "seems to be causing factions to appear within the community," according to a letter Bruning wrote to the city.
Suzlon Wind Energy coming to Portland?
Real estate transactions rarely start my engine. But an email I received today from Macadam Forbes about Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. leasing space in Northwest Portland got my (turbine) motor running.
How they make hop pellets
A visit this week to the Indie Hops hop pellet plant, Oregon鈥檚 first, showed the fascinating process of converting hop flower clusters into the small, greenish pellets most brewers use.
Bid gets lost in white-out
No, it wasn't during a major snow storm on Mt. Hood. It was the reason that a low bidder was rejected...
Egyptian museum seeks contractor
Ever wanted to rub elbows with the ancient statue of Ramesses the Great? You could get your chance if you're chosen as the general contractor for the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will soon put out an international call for bids for the $550 million project in Giza.
Will it take a quake?
Though it was a much larger earthquake than the one that struck Haiti earlier this year, far fewer people were killed in Chile early Saturday morning. After the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Chile, seven hundred were killed. In Haiti, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, more than 230,000 were killed. One reason for the discrepancy is better enforced building codes. Another reason is wealth.
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
