Business Oregon funding provides economic support during COVID-19 pandemic
Business Oregon funding provides economic support during COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic forced business closures across the state, NAMC-Oregon partnered with Business Oregon to utilize grant funding to stabilize […]
Best practices for Project Closeout Agreements
Best practices for Project Closeout Agreements Project closeout is an ideal time to resolve disputes. Owners want to avoid claims while contractors want to avoid disruptions to cash flow. Both […]
Safe from Hate initiative earns NAMC-Oregon industry honor
Safe from Hate initiative earns NAMC-Oregon industry honor Conversations about racial and ethnic discrimination and inequity can often be difficult, and Safe from Hate provides a forum to have those […]
NAMC University wins 91ÊÓÆµ Oregon Building Diversity award
NAMC University wins 91ÊÓÆµ Oregon Building Diversity award The National Association of Minority Contractors-Oregon chapter (NAMC-Oregon) introduced NAMC University last year with the mission of supporting Black-, Indigenous-, and people […]
Member Spotlight: Buildskape
Member Spotlight: Buildskape Joseph Nguyen and Peter Chelico, co-founders of Buildskape, share a strong bond both professionally and personally. The pair met nearly four years ago while working at Oregon […]
Member Spotlight: Nexus Electrical Group
Member Spotlight: Nexus Electrical Group Eric Martinez began his career as an electrician just out of high school, gaining experience in commercial, industrial and public works projects early on. “My […]
Member Spotlight: RESOLVE Architecture + Planning
Member Spotlight: RESOLVE Architecture + Planning Suenn Ho’s appreciation for art, design and architecture is rooted in her upbringing and family influence. “My parents immersed me in the discipline of […]
Partner Spotlight: Anning-Johnson Company
Partner Spotlight: Anning-Johnson Company When Anning-Johnson Company wanted to be more proactive and purposeful about its search for diversity and inclusion, a peer recommended NAMC-Oregon. “It became clear that NAMC-Oregon […]
Partner Spotlight: Commonwealth Construction
Partner Spotlight: Commonwealth Construction The Commonwealth Companies has created more than 6,575 affordable housing units across 17 states, and since 2001 has been a national leader in developing affordable housing, […]
Partner Spotlight: CB Construction Inc.
Partner Spotlight: CB Construction Inc. CB Construction Inc. is based in La Grande, Oregon, and works on projects throughout Oregon and Washington. When Derek Howard, the company’s president, thought about […]
NAMC-Oregon members Advanced Tribal, MCG win awards
NAMC-Oregon members Advanced Tribal, MCG win awards NAMC-Oregon member firms Advanced Tribal LLC and Angela Watkins Smith with Minority Construction Group were recognized with 91ÊÓÆµ Oregon Building Diversity awards in […]
Partner Spotlight: Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc.
Partner Spotlight: Shiels Obletz Johnsen, Inc. With a recent transition to new ownership that made Shiels Obletz Johnsen a COBID-certified MBE, the company is doubling down on its efforts to […]
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


















