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Walsh adds Akos Kondor
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Akos Kondor as a project manager to serve its Oregon office. He has more than 15 years of construction experience in the retail, commercial, industrial […]
Walsh adds Alicia Yoder
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Alicia Yoder as a project engineer in its Oregon office. She has more than three years of construction experience. Her responsibilities include project documentation, direct […]
OP-ED: On the right track, with challenges ahead
The book is officially closed on 2014. The past year was defined by economic growth as well as rising backlogs and confidence within the construction industry. While I could feel […]
A construction trade pioneer
Kate Barrett, a senior inspector for the Portland Water Bureau, co-founded Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
OP-ED: Are they works of art or works for hire?
One of the most important and often least understood terms of an architect’s contract governs ownership of the design: Is the owner the architect or the architect’s client? On the […]
Nutter promotes Charley Ebel
CONSTRUCTION Nutter Corporation has promoted Charley Ebel to safety director. He has served Nutter for 22 years, and also is its IT manager. He will continue to promote the Nutter […]
OP-ED: The grinch that could steal Christmas
Federal and state government agencies have been increasing enforcement efforts to address misclassification of workers as contractors rather than employees. The U.S. Department of Labor has added 250 investigators to […]
OP-ED: All is not well with Oregon’s ELL
Inherent in our concept of justice is the fact that one who causes an injury should pay for it, and where multiple entities are jointly responsible for the same injury, […]
Walsh Construction adds John Wilson
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added John Wilson as a superintendent in its Oregon region. His responsibilities include safety, quality, project schedule, budget and job site administration and logistics. He has […]
Randy Weaver joins Adolfson & Peterson
CONSTRUCTION Randy Weaver recently joined Adolfson & Peterson Construction as regional safety manager. He has 15 years of experience handling construction industry health and safety. Weaver will manage A&P’s safety […]
OP-ED: The importance of a culture of learning
Of the many positive aspects of working in the electrical construction trade, the ongoing learning opportunities are the most rewarding to me. While the basics of electrical systems, circuitry and […]
State safety conference coming to Bend
Commercial, industrial and residential construction workers statewide are invited to attend a safety conference that will highlight safe work best practices and offer education about rule updates.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
