Anna Backus
Anna Backus associate and civil project manager at KPFF Consulting Engineers Anna Backus knew as a kid that she wanted to be an engineer, though the type varied. “I knew […]
Janique Bacharach
Janique Bacharach CEO of Bacharach Construction LLC Janique Bacharach’s experience as a paralegal for 14 years laid a solid foundation for running a construction company, and she uses those skills […]
Kelly Amador
Kelly Amador senior project manager and senior associate, roads and highways at David Evans and Associates Inc. Kelly Amador spent more than three decades of her career with the Oregon […]
Shelly Alexander
Shelly Alexander project manager and senior transportation engineer, roads and highways at David Evans and Associates Inc. Shelly Alexander joined DEA fresh out of college with a fascination about how […]
Kathleen Stuart
Kathleen Stuart founder and CEO of Stuart Collective Kathleen Stuart spent over a decade in political work, specifically in campaign strategy. “I knew I wanted to support changemakers even more […]
Jessie Steiger
Jessie Steiger senior project manager at Klosh Group Inc. Jessie Steiger was a civil engineer for five years before volunteering with an ACE mentor group and learning about what project […]
Melynda Retallack
Melynda Retallack principal and owner of Ink Built Architecture Melynda Retallack’s career has included working for well-established, multifamily housing firms in Oregon and California, and a decade of working directly […]
Tiffani Penson
Tiffani Penson People and Culture manager for the City of Portland has developed a reputation of being someone who cares about communities of color, recognizes the opportunities the city affords, […]
Anne Monnier
Industry Impact Award Anne Monnier partner with KPFF Consulting Engineers Anne Monnier grew up in Denmark – the homeland of Lego – with a dad who was a structural engineer, […]
Alison Davis
Lifetime Achievement Alison Davis Executive director of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon Early in her career, Alison Davis worked for a market research company that did a […]
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
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- 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

















