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JDS Steel
Davinette Stam, founder of JDS Steel, leads a COBID-certified, minority-owned firm specializing in structural steel for bridges and buildings.
Hartley-Waltz Construction
Janelle Waltz founds Hartley-Waltz Construction in 2023, offering renovations, flooring, and energy-efficient solutions for homes and businesses.
Alvarez General Contractor
Alvarez General Contractor, led by the Alvarez family, brings 20 years of roofing expertise to Oregon鈥檚 residential, multifamily, and commercial sectors.
AI opening doors for women in construction
In a traditionally male-dominated sector, where women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce, the construction industry is experiencing a transformative shift, signaling changes to come.
Photos: Women build professional connections
A networking event held on International Women's Day drew 120 industry professionals from the A/E/C industry.
Job sites taking on a new look with more women
Tameeka Gwyn is used to schlepping concrete weighing as much as 60 pounds around a construction site. For Janna Rojas, it's a cinch to carry metal pipes as heavy as 100 pounds going into new plumbing.
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
