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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.
Discover the power and possibilities of tapping into 鈥榳hy鈥� | Opinion
鈥淲hy鈥� is a simple yet effective way to bring meaning to a message, to tap into what motivates, and to inform a more optimal solution to the real problem.
So, you’re hiring a summer intern … what about payment? | Opinion
While it is possible to have an unpaid intern, there are legal requirements that should be considered before hiring.
Oregon Legislature tackles ‘escrow account’ rule in short session | Opinion
At any time before final payment for work on large commercial structures or public improvement contracts, a subcontractor may submit a surety bond to the contractor and request release of that portion of retainage that pertains to the subcontractor.
Out with retainage escrows and in with retainage bonds in Oregon | Opinion
An industry-sponsored bill, HB 4006-A, that also had the support of state and local public agencies, was passed by the Oregon Legislature and became law on March聽7, 2024, for new construction contracts.
Lesser-known insurance policies for addressing project risks | Opinion
In addition to the policies that form the core of any construction project insurance program, several other types should be considered.
The solution to overregulation is not more government regulation | Opinion
The question is what data supports this particular set of 鈥渟parks鈥� that will make the difference and not just create more bureaucracy standing in the way of producing actual housing?
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- 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
