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DERRICK ARAGON
Derrick Aragon recalls looking at abandoned lots while he was growing up and thinking about the opportunity of the space. Once he realized he could bring development into communities, make […]
LAURIE ALLEN
Starting your own company takes guts, gumption and a healthy dose of risk to make it work. But for someone who has always had to battle against the odds and […]
SARAH BETZ
Sarah Betz grew up with a love of the outdoors and the environment. When the family cat caught and killed birds, her parents would freeze them so she, her brother […]
AL BARKOULI, P.E., Ph.D.
You will find few people who are more appreciative of the opportunities they鈥檝e been given in life than Al Barkouli, the CEO of David Evans and Associates. From humble beginnings […]
NEAL COLLINS
Neal Collins began his career in sustainable development as a Peace Corps volunteer in Moldova and worked in heritage and culture conservation in India and marine conservation work and climate […]
RICH BROOKS, RA
In architecture school they tell you about design, theory and how to approach design problems. But they don鈥檛 talk much about construction technology or the ins and outs of putting […]
BRYAN COOK
Bryan Cook started his career as a field engineer for an international chemical company. He enjoyed building in his personal life but didn鈥檛 imagine it as his profession until he […]
PAT DANIELS
When it comes to transforming lives for the better, few people can hold a candle to Constructing Hope Executive Director Pat Daniels. In her role she is a mentor, teacher, […]
ABBEY CWIEK-GARRETT, NCIDQ, WELL AP
Abbey Cwiek-Garrett describes herself as a tactile person who has always been interested in art in all medias, joking that the 鈥淒o not touch鈥� signs in art galleries are for […]
NANCY FISHMAN
Nancy Fishman started working in Portland at a pivotal time for the city鈥檚 building industry. It was the 1980s, and Portland icons such as Big Pink, the Portland Building and […]
EMILY DAWSON, AIA, LEED BD+C
Emily Dawson was born and raised in Alaska and was drawn to architecture by her desire to improve the way communities impact the natural environment. In 2015, Dawson, who earned […]
BILL HART
Bill Hart is a towering figure in the Portland design world, not only by virtue of his design skill and longstanding work to increase diversity and equity in the industry, […]
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
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- 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
