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BBT Architects adds Cleavenger as design staff
ARCHITECTURE Odessa Cleavenger has joined BBT Architects as a design staff. She will provide 3-D renderings and technical support for a variety of projects. Cleavenger recently received a bachelor鈥檚 degree […]
TenBrook joins Deacon Construction as estimator
CONSTRUCTION Deacon Construction has added Jason TenBrook as an estimator. He has more than 15 years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis for a wide range of projects. He […]
O’Brien and Company’s Purdy gains certification
CONSTRUCTION Brian Purdy, senior design-build manager of design-build firm O鈥橞rien and Company, has completed the Design-Build Institute of America鈥檚 comprehensive education and certification testing program and become a nationally certified […]
Ruttum elected managing partner of Tonkon Torp
LAW Tonkon Torp partner聽Kurt Ruttum聽has been elected managing partner of the firm. His practice includes general business and corporate law, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and finance. He […]
Tonkon Torp’s Palmer elected to NACD’s board
LAW Tonkon Torp partner Tom Palmer has been elected to the board of directors for the National Association of Corporate Directors鈥� Northwest chapter. He is a long-standing member of the […]
Tonkon Torp’s Mehrbani appointed council’s chairwoman
LAW Tonkon Torp partner聽Parna Mehrbani聽has been appointed chairwoman of the Partners in Diversity Leadership Council.聽PID is a Portland Business Alliance Charitable Institute program. Mehrbani has also joined the Portland Business […]
Mazzetti adds Galvin as senior associate
ENGINEERING Jeremy Galvin has joined Mazzetti in Portland as a senior associate. He is a senior electrical engineer with a background in diverse industrial, labs, mission-critical, commercial, residential, and public […]
Herrera joins R&H Construction
CONSTRUCTION R&H Construction has added Kenny Herrera as environmental, health and safety director. He will oversee the company鈥檚 safety operations and be responsible for leading, implementing and managing R&H鈥檚 environmental, […]
Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions’ Marvin honored
CONSTRUCTION Wendy Marvin, CEO and founder of Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions, has received the聽Western States聽Roofing Contractors Association鈥檚 2020 Board Member of the Year award. She was recognized for outstanding […]
USACE’s Portland District now commanded by Helton
ENGINEERING Col. Michael D. Helton recently took over as commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers鈥� Portland District. He oversees approximately 1,500 federal employees responsible for serving residents in […]
Ange named Washington County administrator
GOVERNMENT The Washington County Board of Commissioners has appointed Tanya Ange to serve as county administrator beginning Aug. 24. Currently, she is the deputy city manager for the聽city of Boulder, […]
Garza named Washington County department director
GOVERNMENT Margaret Garza is now the permanent director of Washington County鈥檚聽Assessment and Taxation Department. She had served as the department鈥檚 interim director since January and as its business manager since […]
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
