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McClelland joins Woodblock Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Woodblock Architecture has hired Gavin McClelland as an architectural intern. Currently, he is enrolled in Portland State University鈥檚 architecture program, with an interest in exploring landscapes and the convergence […]
Dowhaniuk joins Urban Works Real Estate
REAL ESTATE Ron Dowhaniuk has joined Urban Works Real Estate as senior vice president. He spent the past 17 years with SRS Real Estate Partners, gaining extensive experience negotiating leases […]
Funk joins Woodblock Architecture
ARCHITECTURE Woodblock Architecture has hired Kayla Funk as a junior designer. She recently received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from the University of Oregon, and previously worked on education and […]
Espousal Strategies’ Bell joins National Small Business Association Leadership Council
CONSULTING Johnell Bell, president and founder of Espousal Strategies, has been named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council 鈥� the nation鈥檚 oldest small-business advocacy organization. Bell, a […]
Honda joins Miller Nash Graham & Dunn
LAW Shanelle Honda has joined Miller Nash Graham & Dunn. She will continue to focus her practice on litigation and insurance recovery. Honda previously spent four years working for a […]
Sechrist joins Compass Commercial
REAL ESTATE Compass Commercial has added Cathy Sechrist as a construction services administrator. She is responsible for construction accounting, office administration, assistance with subcontractor agreement materials, and coordination of equipment […]
Compass Commercial adds Meadows
REAL ESTATE Compass Commercial has added Steven Meadows as a facilities technician serving asset and property management. He is responsible for conducting inspections at numerous commercial sites as well as […]
AKS Engineering & Forestry promotes Rettig
ENGINEERING AKS Engineering & Forestry has named Rob Rettig an associate member. He joined the firm in 2007 and now has 25 years of experience working on development and construction […]
Walker promoted at AKS Engineering & Forestry
ENGINEERING Richard Walker recently became an associate member at AKS Engineering & Forestry. He joined the firm in 2012 and now has 14 years of civil and geotechnical engineering experience. […]
AKS Engineering & Forestry promotes Godwin
ENGINEERING AKS Engineering & Forestry has named Renee Godwin an associate member. She heads employee and client relations, with a focus on management of recruiting, events, facilities and marketing. Godwin […]
Roper named associate at AKS Engineering & Forestry
ENGINEERING Steve Roper became an associate member of AKS Engineering & Forestry when his company, SR Design, merged with AKS earlier this year. Roper has served clients throughout the Pacific […]
Schmitz joins Joseph Hughes Construction
CONSTRUCTION Joseph Hughes Construction has added Taylor Schmitz as controller. His responsibilities will include providing financial communication and education to all project managers and project engineers, building forecasting models, and […]
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
