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2015 Newsmakers: Roberta Hunte
When Roberta Hunte noticed there were few opportunities in construction and industrial trades for women, particularly women of colors, she decided to something about it.
2015 Newsmakers: Omega Morgan
When Multnomah County needed to replace the Sellwood Bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic that relied on the bridge, Omega Morgan stepped forward with a unique solution. Enter Omega Morgan with a unique solution.
2015 Newsmakers: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Formed in 1987, OAME works to eliminate discrimination and racism, and improve opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses.
2015 Newsmakers: Jill Sherman
It's a pretty safe bet that 2014 will be a year Jill Sherman will remember. That鈥檚 when she was named a partner and shareholder in Portland-based Gerding Edlen.
2015 Newsmakers: Naito Development
Will Naito has big shoes to fill. His grandfather, Bill Naito, was among the earliest to see the importance of redeveloping Portland鈥檚 Chinatown and Old Town.
2015 Newsmakers: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP
With a 140-year history in Portland, Miller Nash was used to being one of the five largest law firms in Portland. But Seattle was a different story. 鈥淭o serve one, […]
2015 Newsmakers: Deborah Kafoury
Deborah Kafoury stepped into the position of chairwoman of the Multnomah County Commission in 2014 with a big challenge on her hands. 鈥淚 think we’ve had in Multnomah County over […]
Architecture students invited to enter national contest
The American Society of Architectural Illustrators is seeking entries from architecture students for a rendering art contest offering $1,750 in prizes.
Design team finishes with a ‘Flourish’
A team of Portland-based SERA Architects鈥� staffers has earned a special recognition award in an international design competition.
Utility’s efforts to boost sustainability recognized nationally
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Portland General Electric as the recipient of a 2014 Green Power Leadership Award.
Entries sought for sustainable design competition
Northwest high-performance builder Hammer & Hand is seeking entries from architecture students and interns for a sustainable design competition offering $6,000 in prizes.
Exceptional landscape architecture efforts honored
The American Society of Landscape Architects鈥� Oregon chapter on Friday handed out its 2014 Design Awards.
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
