Photo courtesy of PGE When crews tear down Elwha and Glines Canyon dams in Washington next year, they may want to study how Portland General Electric removed Oregon’s Marmot Dam.

"Buck the recession with strategies for success"
A local firm shares what it has learned after four years of existence.
By CRAIG CHAMBERS
BHC Consultants

"Have you secured your firm's value?"
Firms need to make a decision whether they should invest for growth in today's weak economy.
By JEFF CLARK
ZweigWhite

"Data center design focuses on five fundamentals"
Project teams are re-examining traditional approaches and devising new methods for data center development.
By LEONARD RUFF
and BILL FETTERLEY
Callison

"What PGE learned while removing Marmot Dam
Some of those lessons could be applied to other projects; including no two dam removals are alike.
By TIM KELLER
Portland General Electric

"Why A/E firms should care about social media"
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Cutting-edge software can help forge partnerships, reach new markets and boost revenue.
By M. SHARON BAKER
Special to the Journal

"What your HVAC techs aren’t telling you"
An HVAC veteran has penned a book covering the daily antics of the business, including a customer who accused him of stealing his answering machine.
By RICH SCHUSTER
Special to the Journal

"What the U.S. and China can learn from one another"
China’s embrace of solar technologies exceeds that of the U.S., yet China has neglected energy-efficient building materials commonly found here, such as insulated windows.
By MING ZHANG
MulvannyG2 Architecture

"Play ‘matchmaker’ with your staff to get work"
Assessing your workers’ strengths may lead to superior customer service — and more projects.
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By CARY KOPCZYNSKI
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"Architectural viability can enhance mixed-use projects"
The most crucial decisions by developers are made during the pre-design and concept design phases.
By KEN JENSEN
ArchiViable

"Swedish’s Issaquah project taps into energy rebates"
The project is following seven steps to qualify for the rebates.
By ERIC ANDERSON
CDi Engineers