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GRI adds Verduzco as geology staff
ENGINEERING Darlene Verduzco has joined GRI as geology staff. She is responsible for completing subsurface investigations, conducting laboratory tests of soil and rock, and providing construction observation services. Verduzco has […]
San Felipe joins GRI as marketing specialist
ENGINEERING GRI has added Mikaila San Felipe as a marketing specialist. She has a year and a half of experience in the building industry. San Felipe will be responsible for […]
GRI’s Horst now a Registered Geologist
ENGINEERING Alison Horst has passed both the聽National Association of State Boards of Geology Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology exams to obtain her Registered Geologist license. Horst, a GRI […]
GRI’s Young gains engineering license
ENGINEERING Steven Young, a geotechnical staff engineer with GRI, recently passed his Principles and Practices of Engineering exam and is now licensed in the state of Oregon. He has been […]
GRI’s Farias secures engineering license
ENGINEERING Jennifer Farias, a GRI engineering department team member for the past 11 years, has passed her Oregon PE exam. She supports the team by completing subsurface explorations, providing construction […]
Windermere Realty Trust gains Horswell as broker
REAL ESTATE Richard Horswell has joined Windermere Realty Trust鈥檚 Portland Heights luxury market hub location as a broker. Now with 20 years of experience, he previously built a consulting practice […]
Parametrix hires DeGrood as senior scientist
ENGINEERING Shira DeGrood has joined Parametrix as a senior scientist. She will be part of the firm鈥檚 environmental planning and compliance team in Portland. DeGrood previously served AECOM and now […]
Gonzalez elected president of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected Ozzie Gonzalez as president. He is TriMet鈥檚 first Latino board president. Gonzalez has served on the board since 2018. He lives in […]
Wai becomes secretary/ treasurer of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected Kathy Wai as secretary/treasurer. The Myanmar native is TriMet鈥檚 first secretary/treasurer of Asian descent and the youngest to serve in the role. […]
Lewis now vice president of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected LaVerne Lewis as vice president. She is TriMet鈥檚 second African American vice president and the first Black woman to serve in the […]
Evans joins Gensler’s Portland office as project director
ARCHITECTURE Gensler鈥檚 Portland office has hired Tim Evans as project director for the region鈥檚 higher education practice area. He has more than 40 years of experience, including 34 dedicated to […]
Luke named LRS Architects’ marketing manager
ARCHITECTURE LRS Architects has hired Mark Luke as its new marketing manager. He will focus on client proposals, pitches, and internal and external communication.聽Luke most recently served as business development […]
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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
