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OP-ED: Infrastructure needs of a growing neighborhood
Welcome back to the recurring chronicle of two of Portland’s fastest changing neighborhoods, the South Waterfront and the Central Eastside. Past columns have touched on the construction and naming […]
OP-ED: Investment advice dangerous to one鈥檚 wealth
Dear Mr. Berko: Please tell me your opinion of Porter Stansberry, whose newsletter predicts the immediate collapse of the dollar and the stock market, and recommends gold and silver. […]
OP-ED: Project owners ought to close the loop
During a busy development project, it’s often difficult for an owner to take time to manage all the details related to the performance of its contractor or designer. Tackling […]
OP-ED: Weighing whether to invest in a variable annuity
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m considering putting $100,000 into an Allianz variable annuity. Please explain how the guaranteed minimum income benefit works. And please tell me which of the 30 […]
BLOG: Architectural scavenger hunt is engaging way to network
Groups trekked around Portland State University looking for buildings that matched the clues in the Construction Specifications Institute Portland chapter's third annual architectural scavenger hunt.
OP-ED: Don鈥檛 give up on pharmaceutical giant
Dear Mr. Berko: I know that Pfizer has made several big drug company purchases in the past 10 years, and Wyeth (I used to work for that company) was […]
OP-ED: The importance of an inheritance trust
Dede and Jay were married with two daughters: Ella and Sophie. When Dede’s parents died, she inherited $400,000. Tragically, a few years later, Dede died and Jay inherited all […]
OP-ED: Effective ways of communicating safety
Pop! The noise no person expects to hear after traversing the Atlantic Ocean only to find that her central processing unit (CPU) has blown up. How could this be […]
OP-ED: Shift some shares to reduce capital gains
Dear Mr. Berko: In the summer of 2010, I bought 150 shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. stock for less than $20 a share. I didn’t know much […]
OP-ED: Affirmatively furthering fair housing
Last September, the comment period closed for a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule. That rule portends a very different course in the expectations of state […]
OP-ED: In search of more skilled workers
Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last […]
OP-ED: Engineer鈥檚 investment advice is spot-on
Dear Mr. Berko: This may be hard to believe, but my husband and I have a close friend who is an engineer and, for the past 21 years, has […]
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
