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Real estate and development awards handed out
Northwest commercial real estate projects and professionals were honored recently, during the annual Night of Excellence Awards event.
AIA Portland event offers awards, challenge to local firms
The American Institute of Architects Portland chapter鈥檚 annual awards event was at turns celebratory and downbeat.
2017 Icons: Walter Bowen
From his office at 1331 N.W. Lovejoy St., Walter Bowen can look out the window and see how his hometown has changed since he was growing up in Southeast Portland. […]
Women of Vision 2017: Thuy Tu
A personal and professional crossroads led Thuy Tu to an introspective period in 2013 that she calls a very transformative time in her life. 鈥淚t was just an interesting junction […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: O鈥橬eill Construction Group Inc.
Maurice Rahming came up through the trades. He started his apprenticeship in 1988, worked his way up to journeyman, and then went on to earn his commercial inspector’s license and […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Mark Adams Electric Inc.
Almost every enclosed structure requires electrical wiring and products. With that in mind, the building boom in the Pacific Northwest 鈥� and in the Portland area in particular 鈥� has […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Emerick Architects
Melody and Brian Emerick founded their design firm with the goal of doing great work in the communities where they and their employees live, work and grow. Brian is a […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Code Unlimited LLC
When Oliver Wendell Holmes said, 鈥淎 young man knows the rules; an old man knows the exceptions,鈥� he might well have had the construction industry in mind.聽 It is nearly […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: CIDA Inc.
CIDA provides architectural and interior design, structural and civil engineering, land-use planning and property development services. With offices in Portland, Bend and Seattle, the firm’s portfolio includes general industrial, manufacturing, […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Big C Industries
Even though Big C Industries has only been involved in the building industry for a short time 鈥� the company opened its doors in November 2015 鈥� it has managed […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Architecture Building Culture
When Brian Cavanaugh and Mark Ritchie decided to start their own architecture firm in 2009, they realized they were venturing into uncharted territory. For one thing, the partners decided they […]
2017 Building Diversity Awards: Angelo Planning Group
Angelo Planning Group’s (APG) services include comprehensive planning, concept and master planning, transportation planning, public facility planning, environmental planning, development code updates and development services. GreenWorks PC frequently partners with […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
