Busig joins Perlo Construction
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction has added Richard Busig as a project superintendent in its Special Projects Group. He has more than 15 years of experience as a carpenter and foreman, and […]
David Evans and Associates hires Herlocker
ENGINEERING Noah Herlocker has joined David Evans and Associates as a senior ecologist and project manager in the environmental planning and compliance group in the firm’s Portland office. He has […]
Miller Consulting Engineers promotes Altorfer
ENGINEERING Evan Altorfer has been promoted to associate engineer by Miller Consulting Engineers. He joined the firm in 2016 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State […]
Steer promoted by Miller Consulting Engineers
ENGINEERING Miller Consulting Engineers has promoted Ben Steer to associate engineer. He joined the firm in 2016 as a structural designer and recently became a licensed Professional Engineer in Oregon. […]
Bateman named DLCD’s next director
GOVERNMENT The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has appointed Brenda Ortigoza Bateman to serve as the next director for the Department of Land Conservation and Development. She succeeds Jim […]
Miller Nash LLP adds Vogel as associate
LAW Blakely Vogel has joined Miller Nash LLP as an associate. He focuses his practice on representing businesses and individuals in transactional and regulatory matters, with particular focus on supporting […]
Miller Nash LLP adds von Bergen as associate
LAW Sophia (Sophie) von Bergen has joined Miller Nash LLP as an associate. She represents clients in all phases of litigation, with a focus on complex litigation matters and business […]
O’Donnell joins Miller Nash LLP as associate
LAW Miller Nash LLP has added James O’Donnell to its team as an associate. He focuses his practice on business and environmental litigation matters. He has experience representing clients in […]
Schimke joins Westlake Consultants as senior land use planner
ENGINEERING Westlake Consultants has hired Blake Schimke as a senior land use planner. He has nearly five years of planning and development experience. Most recently, Schimke served as a Planner […]
Mahlum Architects promotes Goldblatt to associate
ARCHITECTURE Jeff Goldblatt has been promoted to associate by Mahlum Architects. He has nine years of architectural design experience and technical expertise with a focus on education and student housing […]
Hollar now a Mahlum Architects associate
ARCHITECTURE Mahlum Architects has promoted Bryan Hollar to associate. He has nearly 10 years of professional experience working on K-12 and higher education projects. Hollar has served as project architect […]
Mahlum Architects promotes Olson to principal
ARCHITECTURE Kim Olson has been promoted to principal by Mahlum Architects. She joined the firm in 2013 and now has more than 19 years of professional experience. Olson has a […]
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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
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- 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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