Striving to protect young workers
Construction firms have room to grow in keeping their young and inexperienced workers safe.
UPDATED: Minority-owned firm to build grocery store
Portland-based Colas Construction is getting its foot in another doorway via a deal to build a high-profile grocery store and adjacent commercial building in Northeast Portland.
Renovated downtown building will connect to hotel
An old Portland building that formerly served as a parole office for Multnomah County is being converted into a mixed retail and office space.
Headquarters hotel team seeking design advice
While lawsuits that could ultimately derail the $212 million headquarters hotel project continue to swirl, developers are seeking advice to jump-start the design process.
Fortis adds Stefanie Glore
CONSTRUCTION Fortis Construction recently added Stefanie Glore as a project engineer. She previously was a project engineer for Andersen Construction in Boise, Idaho. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Walsh promotes Bryan Ware
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction Co. has promoted Bryan Ware to assistant superintendent. Ware joined Walsh in 2009 as an intern. He joined the firm as a project engineer after graduating from […]
Rider Levett Bucknall hires Shane Howe
CONSTRUCTION Rider Levett Bucknall recently hired Shane Howe as senior cost manager. He has nearly two decades of expertise, and can provide extensive constructability and cost planning services such as […]
JE Dunn adds John Nibler
CONSTRUCTION JE Dunn Construction recently added John Nibler as vice president of operations. He has more than 25 years of experience managing design, engineering and construction of major projects, including […]
Fortis adds Drew Standridge
CONSTRUCTION Fortis Construction recently added Drew Standridge as a safety manager. He previously served as fire systems manager for the University of Oregon. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Fortis adds Theola Eng
CONSTRUCTION Fortis Construction recently added Theola Eng as director of finance and accounting. She previously served as treasurer and controller for Seattle-based Sellen Construction. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: Please send your […]
Perlo adds Hans Matthey
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction recently added Hans Matthey as a project manager. He has nearly nine years of experience in construction. He previously spent three years with Hensel Phelps/Granite JV, including […]
Perlo adds Travis Olso
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction recently added Travis Olson as a project manager. He has 19 years of construction management and architecture experience. He is overseeing work on the new Veterans Affairs […]
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
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- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
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- 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

















