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Philip Johnson | Pence Contractors
Philip Johnson was promoted to vice president. He began his Pence career in 2003.
Scott Larsen | PACE Engineers
PACE Engineers has added Scott Larsen as its new structural engineering manager. He has more than 35 years of experience.
Dave Bakke | Chambers Construction Co.
Chambers Construction's Dave Bakke, its CEO/president, has joined the AGC Oregon-Columbia chapter鈥檚 Board of Directors.
Arie Rolfe | Essex General Construction
Essex General Construction has promoted Arie Rolfe to controller. He has managed accounting and IT since joining the firm in 2011.
Dan Cowley | Essex General Construction
Dan Cowley joins Essex General Construction as a senior project manager. He will manage various projects.
Scott Coers | Essex General Construction
Essex General Construction welcomes Scott Coers as marketing coordinator. He will collaborate and strategize with the team to boost the Essex brand.
Ben Talpos | WDY Structural 鈥� Civil Engineers
WDY announces Ben Talpos as its newest licensed Professional Engineer. He joined the firm in 2019.
Jeff Tucker | Foundation Engineering Inc.
Foundation Engineering Inc. welcomes Jeff Tucker to the team as a senior engineer in its Beaverton office.
Ken Kubacki | Sundt Construction
Ken Kubacki has been promoted to vice president and Northwest regional manager of Sundt鈥檚 Transportation Group.
Caitlin Poliak | Soderstrom Architects
Caitlin Poliak has been promoted to associate by Soderstrom Architects.
Eric Talbot | Soderstrom Architects
Eric Talbot has been promoted to associate principal by Soderstrom Architects.
Wayne van Loon | Soderstrom Architects
Wayne van Loon has been promoted to principal by Soderstrom Architects.
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
