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The demise of urban renewal: Current trends to stymie bridges once leading everywhere
? In 1887, with private steam-powered ferries and trolley lines crisscrossing the city of Portland, Willamette Iron Bridge Co. built the first bridge across the Willamette River. Built entirely through […]
Time to engineer a solution to pay for projects
Delivering infrastructure has always been a challenge. Budgets, scopes and schedules have always been scrutinized, but never more so than today. Some parts of Oregon have severe funding shortages. Curry […]
Oregon employers have something new to worry about
With the state Legislature's recent passage of Senate Bill 1548, Oregon is a mere signature away from becoming the second state in the country to ban job advertisements that specifically announce that unemployed people need not apply.
Ninth Circuit upholds constitutionality of Measure 49
Bowers v. Whitman (2012) involved challenges to the conversion or termination of Oregon Measure 37 claims by Measure 49. Plaintiffs claimed that the enactment of Measure 49, passed by voters, […]
Some tough decisions loom for Oregon
In elections recently, voters determined the fates of key infrastructure. In Tillamook County, a ballot measure called for adding a property tax assessment in order to pay for maintenance efforts […]
Recent legal battles provide lessons
If the first month of the year is any indication, 2012 should be a wild and wacky year for employers. Here are four stories that should make every employer sit […]
How to honor your agreements and keep your integrity
The icon of an 鈥渙ld-school contractor鈥� is the handshake and back-of-the-napkin agreement. It’s nostalgic, and it’s tied inextricably to our sense of work ethic, pride and code of conduct. It […]
Housing code enforcement case impacting minorities considered by U.S. Supreme Court
Many urban governments in Oregon have adopted housing codes to regulate substandard housing. These local codes ensure that dwellings remain healthy and safe for habitation, and authorize government planning or […]
Sweeping changes in store for unions and employers
Dramatic changes are in store for the nation’s employers because of some controversial National Labor Relations Board actions. These changes are bound to transform the landscape of union organizing, and […]
Were my 2011 predictions correct?
Last year, I made a few predictions for 2011, and they weren’t too far off. I predicted that the recovery would not be led by government or by housing. I […]
Land-use challenges to the Columbia River Crossing are likely water under the bridge
For some time now the Columbia River Crossing 鈥� the project to repair or replace the Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver, Wash. 鈥� has generated controversy because of cost […]
Infrastructure crisis: Hype or credibility gap?
Last month there was an election in Tillamook County. Voters were asked to consider a property tax levy that would have provided additional funding for county roads and bridges. The […]
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
