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ASCE gives Oregon鈥檚 infrastructure a C-
After an extensive two-year effort, the Oregon section of the American Society of Civil Engineers graded Oregon’s infrastructure. How did Oregon get a C-? Aviation: D Aside from the Port […]
A new addition to the graveyard of bad land-use ideas
Senate Bill 766 was featured prominently in the press recently. It is a priority bill for the governor and for some segments of the real estate and business community, particularly […]
High-speed rail: a matter of national defense?
When Dwight Eisenhower, commander in chief of the victorious allied forces, became president in the 1950s, he recognized that internal infrastructure is an important part of a national defense strategy. […]
Bracket results: Final four workplace headaches
Previously, I unveiled a bracket featuring 64 of the biggest work-related headaches faced by employers. I invited readers to choose their 鈥渨inners鈥� in each of four regions. Well, the votes […]
Dangers of micromanagement
Micromanagement kills morale, causes inefficiencies and diminishes accountability. So why do so many leaders do it? It’s not intentional. Managers want to see something get done and they often have […]
Anti-Kelo laws shy on substance
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in 2005 in Kelo v. City of New London and its aftermath is the subject of an interesting commentary in the February issue of the […]
March bracket for employers: the biggest workplace headaches
Many companies’ employees will soon begin filling out brackets in anticipation of the NCAA college basketball tournament. Why try to beat them when you can join them? Below is a […]
OWIN lessons applied to the Columbia River Crossing
When the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network project was unveiled, approximately $600 million worth of needed wireless communications infrastructure improvements were identified. The recession forced a compromise, and the project will […]
Portland’s North Reach Plan takes a shellacking at LUBA
On Jan. 21, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decided multiple challenges to the Portland North Reach River Plan and, in doing so, handed the city its worst planning […]
You think your company’s dress code is bad?
In the new “casual business” era, employee dress codes can be tricky, especially in the relaxed Pacific Northwest. On one hand, employees should have freedom and feel comfortable at work. […]
Planned Portland streetcar line should be rethought
It looks like homeowners along the path of the planned Portland-to-Lake Oswego streetcar line are coming down pretty solidly against such a project. TriMet has proposed constructing light-rail transit (LRT) […]
5 common roadblocks to a strategic plan and how to avoid them
“So when do we start reaping dividends from that strategic plan we labored over in the previous months?” The fear and frustration of many business leaders is that the effort […]
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
