Gifford joins HDJ Design Group
Larry Gifford has joined HDJ Design Group, working in traffic engineering. He previously worked at the firm, but left in 2007 to spend more time with his family. Since then, […]
Cochran joins Columbia Credit Union
Michael Cochran has joined Columbia Credit Union as vice president of business lending. A graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School, he has 38 years of experience in the banking industry […]
Cuisinot named CFO of Degenkolb Engineers
Albert Cuisinot has been named CFO of Degenkolb Engineers. Cuisinot has more than 25 years of experience in finance, including serving in CFO positions at Steinberg Architects and the Parkinson’s […]
Siemer joins NBS Financial Services
Justin Siemer has joined NBS Financial Services as an associate finance officer. He has extensive experience in commercial mortgage underwriting. Before joining NBS, he spent seven years with KeyBank Real […]
Doudna joins Professional Service Industries
John Doudna has joined Professional Service Industries Inc. He holds a degree in civil engineering technology from Northern Arizona University and holds several certifications, including AWS Master Welder and ICC […]
Helmer named chair for Oregon College of Art and Craft
Miller Nash partner Chris Helmer is the new chairman of the board of trustees for the Oregon College of Art and Craft. Helmer sits at the head of Miller Nash’s […]
Close, Turner join BnK Construction
Steve Close and Dave Turner have joined BnK Construction Inc. Close is a project manager with the firm; Turner is a superintendent.
Payne hired at Bainbridge
Designer Heidi Payne recently joined Bainbridge, a Portland-based planning and project management firm. During five years in the industry she has developed a specialty in commercial and hospitality projects. She […]
Shareholder named at Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt
Leah DiGregorio was named a shareholder in the Lake Oswego firm of Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt PC. She has more than 11 years of experience in public accounting in areas […]
Geffen Mesher & Co. promotes 11
Geffen Mesher & Co. recently promoted 11 employees. Graham Peterson and Tina Richards, formerly managers, are now senior managers. Melissa Carlgren, Erin Dulley and Steve Herscfher advanced from seniors to […]
McGrath joins CH2M HILL
James McGrath joined CH2M HILL as an urban designer and infrastructure architect in the transportation business group at the firm’s Portland office. He has more than 10 years of industry […]
Newlin joins RDH Building Sciences
James Newlin recently joined RDH Building Sciences as an engineer-in-training in the company’s Portland office. The firm has five offices in the U.S. and Canada.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
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- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
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- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion







