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Congratulations to the 2021 91视频 Building Diversity honorees. Within these pages you鈥檒l read about the important work of local leaders to advance diversity and inclusion in the building industries and […]
GeoEngineers
GeoEngineers maintains a robust Inclusive Contracting Program to identify qualified COBID firms to add to project teams in Oregon and the 37 other states where the company does business. For […]
Rom谩n Hern谩ndez
Rom谩n Hern谩ndez鈥檚 humble beginnings include working in the fields and harvesting onions to help support his family. From there, he went on to establish a successful legal career that spans […]
Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters
Reflecting a deep commitment to diverse representation and equitable outcomes across its workforce, Meyer Memorial Trust, in partnership with project leaders and O鈥橬eill/Walsh Community Builders, developed rigorous participation goals to […]
NAMC University
The National Association of Minority Contractors-Oregon chapter (NAMC-Oregon) introduced NAMC University last year with the mission of supporting Black-, Indigenous-, and people of color (BIPOC)-owned businesses to develop the administrative […]
Center For Equity & Inclusion
Though its work is traditionally broader than the building industry, the Center for Equity & Inclusion found itself in the project owner seat in 2020 when it decided to purchase […]
Wenaha Group
As a Native-owned construction management firm, Wenaha Group has sought not only to be diverse internally with its staffing but also provide training on diversity, equity and inclusion long before […]
RKm Development
Roy Kim and his wife, Francesca, founded their real estate development, management, construction and investment company in 1991. Called Central Bethany, it is the managing group for RKm Development and […]
Todd Duwe
For more than 15 years, Todd Duwe has championed diversity in the workplace and has advocated for COBID companies to win in the construction industry. As an executive leader, he […]
The Portland Building Reconstruction Project
Through a collaborative design-build delivery model, the city partnered with Howard S. Wright, DLR Group and key consultants and subcontractors to complete the Portland Building鈥檚 envelope repair/replacement, seismic upgrades, MEP […]
Kelly Kupcak
Joel Andersen, chief executive officer with Andersen Construction, calls Kelly Kupcak a tireless promoter of diversity, equality and inclusion in the construction industry, noting she takes an active part in […]
Advanced Tribal LLC
Leon Araiza developed an invaluable network that includes the National Association of Minority Contractors-Oregon and partners such as Andersen Construction as he built his company, Advanced Tribal. Araiza is president […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
