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New book relates Oregon planning history: warts and all
Peter Walker and Patrick Hurley have produced an interesting and perhaps controversial analysis of the Oregon planning program in 鈥淧lanning Paradise: Politics and Visioning of Land Use in Oregon,鈥� which […]
Oregon employers breathe sigh of relief
Employers in Oregon have cause to celebrate, or at least breathe a sigh of relief. The Oregon Legislature recently wrapped up its 2011 session without passing any major pieces of […]
Predicting construction costs
Where are construction costs headed? Predicting construction costs is an imprecise science, but past cost trends and identification of planned projects can help. A key indicator of work in the […]
How can we be even more efficient?
The construction industry is a model of toughness, efficiency and creative problem-solving. I’ve always thought the completion of a construction project on time, on budget and within quality and safety […]
A shift in prevailing winds
Identifying sites for new commercial wind developments in Oregon is becoming more difficult, not just because the premier locations are now festooned with towers, but because opponents, with the support […]
A seismic shift
For a lot of Oregonians, the looming Cascadia earthquake is a bit like global climate change. At first, some skeptics questioned whether it was real; then realization set in after […]
Northwest employers win another medical marijuana battle
Once again, employers in the Northwest can claim victory in the battle over medical marijuana in the workplace. Just as the Oregon Supreme Court did one year ago, the Washington […]
Florida takes giant step backward in land-use planning
Oregon has a unique planning program in which the state sets land-use policies, which then must be implemented by regional and local governments through their comprehensive plans, zoning regulations and […]
Why voters said ‘no’ to Portland Public Schools bond, Sellwood Bridge fee
Infrastructure ballot measures did not fare well last month. Portland Public Schools’ bond measure failed by fewer than 1,000 votes 鈥� out of 240,000. This measure was not particularly ambitious, […]
How healthy is your company?
The construction industry presents numerous obstacles to maintenance of a sustainable, robust and profitable bottom line. Business leaders must be creative in how they navigate the growing complexity and competitiveness […]
Oregon bills would regulate wineries
The days of stopping by a roadside stand to buy a few ears of corn or a flat of strawberries from a local farmer have changed. The organic, buy local […]
What鈥檚 the latest with ‘Obamacare?’
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 鈥� better known as health care reform, or even 鈥淥bamacare鈥� 鈥� will likely be a hot topic leading up to the 2012 elections. […]
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
