Abbott Construction hires Allen Marsh
CONSTRUCTION Abbott Construction recently hired Allen Marsh as a superintendent in its Portland office. He has a vast construction background and specializes in tenant improvements, grocery store remodels, medical work and […]
Myhre Group adds Colin Dean
ARCHITECTURE Myhre Group Architects recently added Colin Dean as an intern architect. He will work on a variety of project types, including high-density multifamily housing, mixed use and hospitality. He […]
TraneOregon adds Notebaart, Walsh and Greenwood
ENERGY TraneOregon recently added Ross Notebaart as a control sales engineer and Bill Walsh as a project manager in its Building Automation Systems division. Also, TraneOregon recently hired Bob Greenwood […]
Purdy named Tigard economic development manager
MUNICIPAL SERVICES Lloyd Purdy, founder and executive director of Oregon City’s downtown revitalization organization, recently was named Tigard’s new economic development manager. He will step into the new position on Aug. […]
Steve White joins NW Engineers
ENGINEERING NW Engineers, a Hillsboro firm that focuses on civil engineering and land-use planning, recently hired Steve White. He has more than 30 years of experience in civil engineering. He […]
Siegel joins Leland Consulting Group
CONSULTING David Siegel recently joined Leland Consulting Group as a senior project manager. He will lead business marketing efforts and manage interdisciplinary projects with a focus on strategic action plans, […]
Makarow joins BergerABAM
ENGINEERING Irina Makarow recently joined BergerABAM in its office in Vancouver, Wash. She has 26 years of engineering and environmental permitting experience in public and private settings. For the past […]
Leopold Ketel promotes Howe, adds Wilkinson
MARKETING Marketing firm Leopold Ketel recently promoted Stephanie Howe to account manager and added Renee Wilkinson as a strategist. Howe joined the firm as an account coordinator in 2012 and […]
Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt’s Calzacorta to head business transitions group
LAW Carmen Calzacorta, a shareholder in Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt’s business and corporate practice group, recently was named chairwoman of the firm’s business transitions group. It is a multidisciplinary team […]
Wood becomes partner and co-owner of Windermere Real Estate/Lane County
REAL ESTATE Elliott Wood is joining Matt and Tanya Powell as partner and co-owner of Windermere Real Estate/Lane County. Wood joined the Windermere network in 2003 as an agent with […]
Johnson joins NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson
REAL ESTATE Michael Johnson recently joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson as a property manager. He most recently served as an executive vice president at Edison Properties, a diversified commercial […]
Gaschler to head Troutdale public works
MUNICIPAL SERVICES Steve Gaschler recently was appointed public works director for the city of Troutdale. The position previously was held by Charlie Warren, who retired in May. Gaschler served as […]
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- $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
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