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Photos: Park Avenue West tower topped out
A topping out ceremony was held Thursday for one of the city’s most recognizable construction projects as the final steel beam was hoisted onto the 30-story Park Avenue West tower […]
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 […]
As market tightens, law firms respond
Limited available office space and rising rents in the Central Business District are triggering moves.
Attorney has passion with a purpose
On Wednesday, Stoel Rives' Amy Edwards will receive the Oregon Area Jewish Committee鈥檚 Judge Learned Hand Community Achievement Award.
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: A major victory for the construction industry
On Aug. 6, the Oregon Court of Appeals in FountainCourt Homeowners’ Association v. FountainCourt Development LLC, handed down a decision making clear that standard-form liability insurance policies cover construction defect […]
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: There is a darker shade of green
Under the current version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating program (3.0), a few interesting wrinkles should give owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors pause for concern. […]
OP-ED: Lien rights of architects and engineers
Construction liens protect people who improve real property from the risk of nonpayment. The lien is a kind of security interest in the property improved. If other remedies fail, […]
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
