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A report on Oregon’s roadway infrastructure
Oregon’s economic health is tied to its roadway infrastructure. As decisions are made, Oregonians, especially recent arrivals, need to appreciate the scope of this. Approximately 1,593,000 vehicles are registered in […]
A few pointers for qualifications-based selections
Qualifications-based selection of consultants and contractors has gained an increasing amount of traction in the last few years. This process has become attractive to owners. The effectiveness of this methodology, […]
Electric cars vs. NIMBYism
Last week the price of gasoline inched up again – by a nickel. We awoke to the news that China is now the largest energy consumer in the world, eclipsing […]
Keeping your project scope under control
Scope has a lot of different meanings. To a mariner, it means the amount of anchor line let out to keep a vessel from dragging in a storm. A good […]
Columbia River Crossing project needs to move forward
The Columbia River Crossing project between Oregon and Washington is not Portland’s project, but rather Oregon’s project. This $3.6 billion project will have an immediate (thousands of jobs) and direct […]
Why a professional construction project manager?
The practice of professional project management is often taken for granted. The benefits of hiring a qualified project manager, particularly for construction projects, far exceed the cost. Project risk, timing, […]
Keeping up with technology
There is a technology shift going on right under our feet, and it may be the first one for some generation Xers. We recently put a proposal together for a […]
Recession a chance for good ideas
As we look to the economic recovery that may be on the horizon (car sales are up and hedge fund managers are making billions again), firms are looking to develop […]
130 responses???
In the last few months a local governmental agency sent out a couple of RFPs for professional services. One for architectural services garnered more than 130 responses, and another for […]
You need a good project manager – now more than ever
In a down economy many companies may find that technical prowess is no longer sufficient to maintain the bottom line. Project managers are more essential than ever. A good project […]
How to get employed
The recession is grinding on. Some have been unemployed for over a year. This is truly a once-in-a-generation event. The unemployment rate is clearly higher than the "official" one. Difficult lessons are being relearned, especially if lives have been conducted without cushions.
Big Oregon project should be boon for state
The Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network is a $416 million project intended to knit together radio communications for Oregon’s emergency responders. The governor and the state Legislature have made this a […]
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
