Quality control must be a top priority
Despite our best efforts, it appears that sometimes we load a pistol, hand it to the opposition and just invite those persons to take action. Last month, there was […]
Is stress a four-letter word in your world?
Do you ever find stress getting the best of you? The term “stress” was coined by Hans Selye in 1936, who defined it as “the non-specific response of the […]
Oregon planning program approaching 40
The current Oregon land use program is nearly 40 years old. The fact that the program has survived is important. The programs of other states have not fared as well.
So, what is harassment really?
I see it all the time – an employee feels like he or she is being picked on in the office and complains to a supervisor: “I’m the […]
Industry needs infusion of innovation
In this month's Concept to Completion column, 91ÊÓÆµ contributor Christian Steinbrecher sends out a call to the AEC industry: throw away those pencils and erasers, and embrace the potential fthat new technology offers.
U.S. Supreme Court affirms EPA’s interpretation of Clean Water Act
Attorneys Ed Sullivan and Carrie Richter analyze the Supreme Courts' recent ruling in Decker v. Northwest Environmental Defense Center, a decision that could indicate a change is on the horizon when it comes to agency interpretations the Clean Water Act.
Best employment practices from the wide world of sports
Attorney Rich Meneghello examines two recent off-the-court stories that serve as reminders that the world of professional sports can offer valuable lessons about best practices for workplaces.
Time to move Pearson Field Airport
According to statistics provided by Columbia River Crossing project officials, 134,000 vehicles cross the I-5 Interstate Bridge every day. The project will upgrade the river crossing to meet not […]
The best-laid business plans …
"Resistance is an invisible (yet palpable), negative force every entrepreneur faces. It is triggered most powerfully when we pursue any act that entails commitment of the heart; a principled stand in the face of adversity; or when we encounter something that threatens the ego's comfort zone."
A Portland puzzle: residential parking and transit
In this month's Oregon Land Use column, attorneys Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter take a close look at the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals' decision that brought to a halt construction on a multifamily project on Southeast 37th Avenue and Division Street.
More than dinner and a lecture
From Concept to Completion commentary writer Christian Steinbrecher examines what my be the building industries most endangered species -- young people in the architecture, engineering and construction who participate in industry trade groups.
Too sexy for your job?
Is it OK to fire an employee considered too sexy? In a recent case decided by the Iowa Supreme Court, the judges held that such an action is acceptable under […]
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 — 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







