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OP-ED: Gearing up for more growth in 2015
On the seventh anniversary of the start of the Great Recession, it is important to see how far we have come and the crucial investments that are needed to continue […]
OP-ED: It’s UGB amendment time in Portland
It’s a new year and the right time to take up a new topic in this space. Previously I discussed projects and market issues in Portland’s South Waterfront District. But […]
OP-ED: A company with no sales or earnings? Don’t buy it
Dear Mr. Berko: In January 2014, my adviser had me buy 50 shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals at $476, and it fell to $305 in February. In March, it began to […]
OP-ED: Five keys of project risk management
A review of the headlines suggests that anyone connected to the real estate and construction industries is cautiously watching the markets for a new 鈥渂oom.鈥� Those of us who have […]
OP-ED: Amazon.com stock still priced too high
Dear Mr. Berko: I have been watching Amazon.com Inc. for almost a year and have seen its stock price drop from over $408 last year all the way down to […]
OP-ED: High bar re-established for bias challenges
It is often easy to point the finger at land use decision-makers as biased, especially when it comes to highly charged development projects that require multiple election cycles to obtain […]
OP-ED: Look at medical stocks for healthy returns
Dear Mr. Berko: Our first grandchild was born several weeks ago, and we’re thrilled. We want to invest $30,000 for his future in some stocks that he can keep forever […]
OP-ED: What will happen when pot businesses go up in smoke?
With the recent passage of Measure 91, the sale of marijuana for recreational use will soon be legal in Oregon under state law. As when any new market emerges, even […]
OP-ED: This slimming giant has long-term potential
Dear Mr. Berko: You once recommended General Electric at $25. I didn’t buy the stock, because the company was so big that it reminded me of the Pentagon. Would you […]
OP-ED: The difficulty of paying for infrastructure
Financing infrastructure is always a challenge 鈥� and nowhere more than in Portland where we are in front-row seats to a slugfest led by Mayor Charlie Hales and City Councilman […]
OP-ED: On the right track, with challenges ahead
The book is officially closed on 2014. The past year was defined by economic growth as well as rising backlogs and confidence within the construction industry. While I could feel […]
OP-ED: Seeking an investment to pay for a ‘special journey’
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 79-year-old healthy widower. I’m a retired high-school teacher with wonderful memories, and I still keep in touch with some of my ex-students. I recently sold […]
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
