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People: Northwest

December 6, 2016

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Job movements and special recognition among construction professionals in the Northwest

Glenn Tarbox: A living legacy of dam innovation and mentorship

Glenn Tarbox builds upon his knowledge of dams by constantly searching for new and innovative methods

Tim Newcomb

December 6, 2016

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After more than 55 years on the job, Tarbox builds upon his accidental career focus on dams by constantly searching for new and innovative methods to succeed

Pulse: Northwest

December 5, 2016

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Information from Dodge on a handful of Northwest projects.

In terms of Portland trends, “housing is going crazy right now,” Nico Larco says, adding “there is a ton” of multifamily housing projects in both the central city and inner suburbs, including North Portland.

Group Continues Push for Adding I-5 Lids in Seattle

Tim Newcomb

December 5, 2016

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As one of the first cities in the U.S. to lid a freeway when Freeway Park covered Interstate 5 in Seattle in 1976, the attraction of freeway lids has never fully dissipated from the minds of those in Seattle.

Historic Washington Bridge Needs New Owner

Tim Newcomb

November 28, 2016

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The Washington State Dept. of Transportation plans to retire the Newaukum River Bridge after 86 years of service, but the government agency remains open to handing over the historic bridge to someone interested in coming and getting it.

California's largest specialty contractors

Trade Contractors Report Strong Revenue Growth

Swelling backlogs have allowed subcontractors to become much more selective about which jobs they pursue

Scott Blair

November 22, 2016

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Specialty contractors in California extended their hot streak in 2015.

Snapshot: California

November 22, 2016

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This shot from the 399 Fremont project in San Francisco—a 2016 ENR Best Project in the residential/hospitality category—is one of Kevin Shea’s favorites.