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OP-ED: Plenty of ‘Twitter Heads,’ but too little revenue
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 65 and will probably have to work for at least 10 more years in order to have enough money for retirement. Please tell me what […]
OP-ED: Smart financial planning for entrepreneurs
As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the Great Recession, many Americans see starting their own business as a unique growth opportunity. In fact, according to the Global Entrepreneurship […]
OP-ED: Infrastructure not keeping pace with economy
Recently there have been several eye-catching headlines related to the movement of raw materials and finished goods. One says that ships are waiting 10 to 15 days at Southern California […]
OP-ED: Hey young workers, Construction Wants You!
The Associated Builders and Contractors it means doubling down on workforce development and recruitment.
OP-ED: Government hands may soon be on Roth IRAs
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 69 and retired, and I have an individual retirement account worth $628,000. Fortunately, we do’t need the income from the IRA to support our living expenses. […]
OP-ED: Don’t bother taking Rolls-Royce for a spin
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 47, and my $313,000 portfolio has been 85 percent invested in Standard & Poor’s 500 index issues since June 2008. My new broker, like other professionals, […]
OP-ED: When hiring, go on the defensive
Employers are well served to develop a strategy for hiring. One strategy may be the 鈥渄efensive hiring process.鈥� Although the name sounds bad, the strategy itself is sound. Defensive hiring […]
OP-ED: When does the clock stop ticking for liability?
Many construction contractors who have worked in the industry for any appreciable amount of time have faced litigation, often as defendants in what are commonly termed 鈥渃onstruction defect鈥� lawsuits. Frequently, […]
OP-ED: Don鈥檛 give up on investment in Wal-Mart
Dear Mr. Berko: I invested $10,000 and bought 130 shares of Wal-Mart at $74 two years ago on a recommendation from a friend of mine who is an economist with […]
OP-ED: How to handle pesky personnel issues
The Pareto principle posits that 80 percent of the effects of something come from 20 percent of the causes. As applied to employers, and more particularly human resource professionals, 80 […]
OP-ED: Protect employees against possible workplace violence
Workplace violence is a sad reality of our world today. Last year, there were 397 workplace homicides in the United States. Just last month, a former employee walked into a […]
OP-ED: Banking on more government spending
Dear Mr. Berko: All the advertisers in the financial media claim to be wizards but either lie or brag only about their successes. Then when you get suckered into their […]
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- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
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- 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
