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Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project
Active transportation is a priority of state and local governments on both sides of the Columbia River that are striving to provide accessible, inclusive, and affordable options for people of all abilities and economic situations.
Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
The April 8 memorandum is a reminder to employers of new rules and developments that could greatly expand penalties and unfair labor practice charges for noncompliant handbooks that otherwise seem fine.
Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
The authors of a recent article in the Daily Journal of Commerce argued that a new Oregon law will do little to help build new housing. We disagree.
Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
Employers, take note! OFLA has been overhauled by the Oregon Legislature, and most of the changes will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
When we are too attached to being right, our preconceived ideas, stubbornness, and egos can lead to poor decision-making and drama.
Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
Developers should think ahead to draft real estate documents that not only serve their present needs but also anticipate their future engagement with the relevant permitting authorities.
License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
The law that governs ownership and use of architectural works 鈥� principally, copyright law 鈥� often is not well known even among seasoned veterans of development and construction disputes.
Perhaps surveyors and lawyers should consider teaming up | Opinion
Surveyors and lawyers unanimously agreed they want to work together earlier and more often. Did we discover a missed opportunity?
New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
The Oregon Legislature has ended its short session. The governor鈥檚 housing bill has been signed and 36,000 new housing units will be produced each year. But there are significant bumps in the road to nirvana.
Bulls vanquish bears; outlook promising for stock market | Opinion
Market watchers are no longer focused on every word of Federal Reserve governors, but rather have come to accept that good news can and is happening without rate cuts.
Sandworms and silence: a guide to implementing workplace boundaries | Opinion
The key, essentially, is providing express freedom to employees who wish to ignore work-related calls, emails, texts, or other messages after working hours or when they鈥檙e not at their proverbial desk.
Advancing women in construction is a year-round endeavor | Opinion
When we cultivate leaders who know how to work with people and lead with emotional intelligence, we are also promoting the advancement of women.
News
- Southeast Portland land use and transportation plan approved
- Proposal for Lloyd District venue draws questions
- OHSU building proposal wins unanimous approval
- $15.5 million in top bidders | May 3, 2024
- Significant development concerns persist in Portland
- Growing wildfire risks challenging property insurers
- Building Blocks: Modera Woodstock
- Survey says: Out with the old, in with the new
- $2.3 million HVAC upgrade in Portland building permits | April 29, 2024
- Keller Auditorium reinvention in Portland land use review intakes | April 29, 2024
- $447M grant sought for Burnside Bridge replacement project
- $10.6 million in top bidders | April 26, 2024
Commentary
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
- License to build: the importance of license terms in design agreements | Opinion
- Perhaps surveyors and lawyers should consider teaming up | Opinion
- New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
- Bulls vanquish bears; outlook promising for stock market | Opinion
- Sandworms and silence: a guide to implementing workplace boundaries | Opinion
- Advancing women in construction is a year-round endeavor | Opinion
