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Chart a course to business success
In the same way that a picture can be worth a thousand words, a chart can be worth a thousand data points, though in a more literal sense. Marketers […]
Quality control must be a top priority
Despite our best efforts, it appears that sometimes we load a pistol, hand it to the opposition and just invite those persons to take action. Last month, there was […]
Bankruptcy doesn鈥檛 always bust a business relationship
Bankruptcy is an ever-present feature of the business landscape. Unsurprisingly, we see more bankruptcy filings when the economy, local or national, deteriorates. But even in a healthy economy, one […]
The entry sets the tone for a home
People never get a second chance to make a first impression 鈥� so goes the old saying. Given this, a home’s entry deserves a lot of thought, if […]
27-33 N.W. Second Ave.
It used to be a venue for performers; now it will be a venue for a company that makes accessories for them. After 18 years in Los Angeles, Red Monkey […]
Risks and rewards of joint checks
Joint checks are common in construction. They are checks made out to two payees 鈥� most often a subcontractor and the subcontractor’s supplier. An agreement to issue joint checks […]
Business development is everybody鈥檚 business
It’s been heard before: “Everyone in your firm is a marketer.” But what does that mean? What should individual staffers do? The answer for each person is dependent on […]
Social media rule changes anticipated
In today’s world, social media is a way of life; Facebook touts that it has more than 1 billion active accounts, Twitter touts that it has more than 550 […]
309 S.W. Third Ave.
The 120-year-old Sherlock Building recently received a renovation and now will serve as a Church of Scientology worship and teaching center.
The construction lien: a necessary evil?
Construction liens in Oregon date back to statehood in 1859. The modern form of a construction lien was first conceived by Thomas Jefferson to encourage construction of the new […]
Is stress a four-letter word in your world?
Do you ever find stress getting the best of you? The term “stress” was coined by Hans Selye in 1936, who defined it as “the non-specific response of the […]
Think twice before fencing off a front yard
Some folks just aren’t happy with their front yards until they’ve erected a miniature stockade around them. I couldn’t count how many 3-foot-high chain-link fences I’ve seen placed right […]
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
