Ed Herrera | BRIC Architecture
BRIC is proud to announce Ed Herrera’s promotion to associate principal. He has over 20 years of architectural and management experience.
Devanta Black | Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction welcomes the addition of Devanta Black as project manager for its growing Northwest team.
John Dalit | Hacker
Hacker has promoted John Dalit to associate. He is a registered architect and a member of NOMA with a decade of industry experience.
Sophia Tan | Hacker
Hacker has promoted Sophia Tan to associate. She contributes to diverse projects spanning civic, commercial, and educational buildings.
Jason Murakami | R&H Construction
Jason Murakami has been promoted to preconstruction manager at R&H Construction. In this role, he leads preconstruction efforts for projects within R&H’s SPG department.
Sara Stone | Pioneer Waterproofing Company Inc.
Sara Stone is now vice president/project manager of Pioneer Waterproofing Company. She provides positive energy, attention to detail and 10 years of industry experience.
Christine Schlicker | Deacon Construction
Christine Schlicker has been named chief operating officer of Deacon Construction. She has more than 15 years of construction leadership experience.
Connie Rolfe | Essex General Construction
Twenty-five years ago, Connie joined the Essex General Construction team. Congrats on this fantastic milestone.
Stephyn Meiner | Arciform LLC
Design/build firm Arciform LLC is proud to announce that Stephyn Meiner has been promoted to senior designer.
Justin Cole | Walsh Construction Co.
Justin Cole has joined Walsh Construction Co. as assistant superintendent, bringing expertise in design-build and MEP systems.
Ryan Shanahan | Walsh Construction Co.
Ryan Shanahan has joined Walsh Construction Co. as quality assurance manager; he has expertise in green building, high-performance construction, and PHIUS+ certification.
Sam Fox | Whitaker/Ellis Builders Inc.
Sam has received a promotion to project manager, level 1. He joined Whitaker/Ellis in 2024.
News
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- 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
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