Otak Inc. hires Foster and Brandt
Otak Inc. has hired Sally Foster as an urban planner at its Lake Oswego headquarters and Chris Brandt as a landscape architect in its Carbondale, Colo., office. Foster this year […]
SERA Architects promotes four staff to associate
SERA Architects has promoted four staff members to associate: interior designer Alison Dion-Bane, marketing manager Kristy Edmark, senior urban designer Paul Pawlowski and housing studio leader David Stephenson. In addition, […]
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber elects new officers
New officers have been elected to the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber鈥檚 board of directors. Jerry Montanez-Petty, who works as a human resources manager for the Department of Community Services for Multnomah […]
Apprentices graduate from electrical contractors program
Twenty apprentices recently graduated from Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon鈥檚 Limited Energy Technician apprenticeship program and can now take state licensing exams. Two program instructors were recognized for their support […]
O’Donnell hired by Siemens Energy and Environmental
Joe O鈥橠onnell is the new account executive for Siemens Energy and Environmental Solutions. He will focus on energy performance contracting.
IQ Credit Union hires Clemetson
IQ Credit Union has hired Wayne Clemetson as its business development manager. Clemetson previously was executive director of the Clark County Young Men鈥檚 Christian Association. He also held a business […]
Ball Janik attorney elected president of Young Lawyers Section
Justin D. Leonard, an attorney with Ball Janik LLP, has been elected president of the Multnomah Bar Association鈥檚 Young Lawyers Section, and director of the MBA Board of Directors. Leonard, […]
Neil Kelly promotes Hudson and McVay to VP
Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling sales manager Randy Hudson and home performance division manager Brian McVay have been promoted to vice president. Hudson manages sales and relationship training and management of […]
Pardee passes LEED exam
Janet Pardee of Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers has passed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional exam. Now, 17 of the firm鈥檚 56 employees are LEED accredited professionals. […]
Robinson is new associate at Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP has hired Blake V. Robinson as an associate in its commercial litigation and construction practice groups. Robinson, admitted to practice law in Oregon and California, focuses his […]
Systems West Engineers staff earn LEED accreditation
Adam Mangrich of Systems West Engineers has passed the exam to become a registered professional engineer, and Tom Ferrel, Chance Sullivan, Kevin Waldrop, Layne Clemen and Steven Savich have passed […]
Hanna Network hires Hovorak to sales and leasing division
Hanna Network Inc. has hired Julie Hovorak to work in its commercial sales and leasing division.
News
- $431 million infrastructure project proposed in Eugene
- 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
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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
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥 the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion







