Lorentz Bruun Construction
Family-owned company proud to shape Portland’s growth
Celebrating 75 years
“We have a long history of building successful projects in [...]
Perlo Construction
Doing what’s right leads firm to forefront of building industry
Celebrating 65 years
With roots stemming from Sivers Construction in 1956, Per[...]
Moore Excavation Inc.
MEI continues focus on innovation, safety, professionalism
Celebrating 65 years
Moore Excavation has grown exponentially since father-son team L[...]
P&C Construction Co.
Integrity, commitment to quality drive 60 years of success
Celebrating 60 years
Raymond L. Pettyjohn was first introduced to construction through the railroad industry where[...]
Walsh Construction Co.
Our mission: ‘Building Communities, Empowering People’
Celebrating 60 years
Brothers Bob and Tom Walsh founded Walsh Construction Co. in 19[...]
VLMK Engineering + Design
Long-term, collaborative relationships key to firm’s longevity
Celebrating 50 years
When Fred Van Domelen and Dirk Looijenga founded Van Do[...]
Deacon Construction, LLC
Success comes from valuing each project and supporting community
Celebrating 40 years
Steve Deacon opened Deacon Construction in 1981, with t[...]
Joseph Hughes Construction
‘Good people’ at center of company’s success
Celebrating 40 years
Joe Hughes gained his construction experience on jobsites throug[...]
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company
‘Doing the right thing’ spurs company’s tremendous growth
Celebrating 35 years
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company (KNCC[...]
CIDA Inc.
Finding right solutions for clients key element to growth
Celebrating 30 years
CIDA was founded in 1991 by David Welsh to provide commercial, industrial an[...]
AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC
Finding right solutions for clients key element to growth
Celebrating 25 years
Since opening in 1996, AKS has grown from a handful of [...]
Dear readers
Dear Readers
Please join me in congratulating the companies within these pages, as well as all the companies out there celebrating a major milestone in 2020.
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 — 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



















