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NAMC-Oregon celebrates launch of Black Business Association of Oregon
With an eye toward improving economic equity for Black-owned businesses across the state, NAMC-OR and the Portland Business Alliance have played an instrumental role in launching the Black Business Association […]
Port of Portland partners with NAMC-OR to meet diversity goals on PDX projects
When the pandemic reached the Pacific Northwest most public agencies, including the Port of Portland, had to pivot to determine how construction projects were going to be completed amid escalating […]
Hoffman Skanska Joint Venture improving diversity through TCORE project
Hoffman Construction Co. and Skanska USA created the Hoffman Skanska Joint Venture to carry out the ambitious Terminal Core Redevelopment (TCORE) project, the biggest makeover to date at Portland International […]
Concepcion-Murphy joins NAMC-OR team
Auralyn Concepcion-Murphy brings a rich educational and professional background to her role as NAMC-OR鈥檚 new marketing and communications coordinator. She earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in multimedia arts, a master鈥檚 degree […]
New Partner Spotlight: EC Electric
EC Electric is among the growing number of companies that want to partner with NAMC-OR, recognizing that the collaboration will improve diversity, equity and inclusion within their own organization as […]
New Member Spotlight: Sankofa Lumber
While working for a recycling and disposal company that specialized in construction debris, Valerie Carey was astounded to see the scale and sheer volume of what gets thrown away and […]
New Member Spotlight: XO PDX
Ebony Blackmon had earned multiple degrees in business, had an extensive career working for the federal government and in investment banking, and taught business courses as an adjunct professor for […]
Having Authority – and Being Responsible – for Another in Construction
By Gary Christensen and Linda Degman, Miller Nash LLP Some folks just don鈥檛 get it 鈥� especially doctors. Classic case: healthcare construction. A doctor happens by the new medical office […]
Killian Pacific鈥檚 Volta project meets DEI goals with NAMC-OR guidance
Killian Pacific鈥檚 Volta project meets DEI goals with NAMC-OR guidance Killian Pacific is putting the finishing touches on its Volta project this spring, with completion expected in June and the […]
Partner Spotlight: Schaffran Construction Inc.
Partner Spotlight: Schaffran Construction Inc. Schaffran Construction Inc. has long been committed to fostering diversity in its hiring, both internally and within its team of subcontractors and other trade partners. […]
Member Spotlight: Engage To Change
Member Spotlight: Engage To Change Rakeem Washington was born in Northeast Portland and raised with a strong sense of community by his family. These included his grandmother, Joyce Washington, and […]
Member Spotlight: Lara Media Services LLC
Member Spotlight: Lara Media Services LLC Founded by Victoria Lara in 2000, Lara Media Services (LMS) is the largest Latina-owned firm in the Pacific Northwest and is certified through The […]
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
