91ÊÓÆµ Power List 2023
Each year, the 91ÊÓÆµ editorial staff compiles a list of the contractors, engineers and architects that are shaping skylines and redefining the industry through their outstanding work. This year's Power Lists features 20 companies that are leading the AEC industry into 2023 (in no particular order).
1. Hoffman Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1. Hoffman Construction Hoffman Construction remains one of Oregon’s leading contractors, with major projects around the state. The University of Oregon campus has been a locus […]
2. Andersen Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 2. Andersen Construction If you look across Portland’s skyline, Andersen Construction probably had a hand in making it. The company has been around since the 1950s […]
3. Skanska USA Building
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 3. Skanska USA Building Skanska USA Building has tackled some huge East Coast projects, including LaGuardia Airport’s $60 billion redevelopment in Queens, New York City, and […]
5. JE Dunn Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 5. JE Dunn Construction Complex, complex, logistical, and complex are the projects currently under JE Dunn’s belt. In November, the general contractor expects to wrap up […]
6. Turner Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 6. Turner Construction Turner Construction is one of the largest general contractors in the United States. In 2020, the firm’s revenues exceeded $14 billion. While headquartered […]
7. R&H Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 7. R&H Construction R&H Construction has forged ahead with a series of multifamily and mixed-use projects that showcase quality and social goals. The Portland-based contractor recently […]
8. Mortenson
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 8. Mortenson Mortenson has long staked a reputation for building challenging and unique projects. Locally, the firm’s Portland office recently completed a rebuild of acoustic systems […]
9. Hoffman-Skanska Joint Venture
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 9. Hoffman-Skanska Joint Venture Hoffman-Skanska is the joint venture contractor formed for one massive project – the modernization of Portland International Airport. The $2 billion PDX […]
10. Howard S. Wright
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 10. Howard S. Wright Howard S. Wright just so happens to be building the largest commercial project to come out of Portland’s pre-pandemic economic expansion. That […]
11. Walsh Construction
POWER LIST: GENERAL CONTRACTORS 11. Walsh Construction When it comes to logistics-heavy, complex projects, Walsh Construction has its hands full at the moment. Near the edge of Old Town Chinatown […]
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



















