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OP-ED: The importance of third-party beneficiary clauses in contracts
Consistent inconsistency makes it prudent to address the issue at contract formation to manage the risk inherent in blindly agreeing to default form contract language.
OP ED:Think you have solid documentation? Think again.
Taking a proactive approach, and recognizing that email is a tool, but not a panacea for all potential issues that may arise on a project, can result in much cleaner contract documentation and a reduction in claims and disputes.
OP-ED: Five keys of project risk management
A review of the headlines suggests that anyone connected to the real estate and construction industries is cautiously watching the markets for a new 鈥渂oom.鈥� Those of us who have […]
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, […]
OP-ED: Put in writing when the clock starts ticking
The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) contain a number of significant time limits, known as statutes of limitations and statutes of repose, for filing construction claims on private projects. Failure to […]
OP-ED: The importance of legal formalities in contracts
In the hurly-burly world of construction, it’s not uncommon for parties to cut corners in their haste to enter into contracts. Although some legal formalities are less important now than […]
OP-ED: Avoid pain by consolidating construction disputes
Litigation is an unfortunate byproduct of the construction industry. With so many players contributing design services, construction services, materials and equipment in a confined space under a tight budget and […]
OP-ED: Project owners ought to close the loop
During a busy development project, it’s often difficult for an owner to take time to manage all the details related to the performance of its contractor or designer. Tackling […]
OP-ED: Don鈥檛 neglect to understand insurance jargon
The language used in insurance requirements is not always intuitive, but we all know that the consequences of not having the right insurance can be severe. That is why it's important to know what a policy covers.
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
