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Video: 12 91视频 Days of Christmas
Everyone does year-end recaps, but at the Daily Journal of Commerce we decided to do ours in song! Here is our version of the 12 Days of Christmas recapping the year in Portland building industry news.
Does OSHA’s SHARP program really excuse firms from safety inspections?
An electrical contractor in North Bend is the latest company to earn a safety recognition through the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administrations SHARP program. SHARP, or Safety and Health […]
Poll suggests most drivers would use I-205 to avoid CRC tolls
Results of a new poll suggest the majority of Portland and Vancouver, Wash., drivers would avoid using the Interstate 5 bridge if tolls were implemented to pay for the Columbia […]
Rose City Golf Course Clubhouse listed on historic register
The clubhouse at the Rose City Golf Course has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and officials hope to use the listing to get new funds for a restoration of the clubhouse.
International Interior Design Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter presents 2012 awards
The Oregon chapter of the International Interior Design Association presented its awards for 2012 at the Governor Hotel鈥檚 Heritage Ballroom in Portland last month. The winning projects were selected from […]
Up & Coming Lawyers/Unsung Legal Heroes judges
SAM IMPERATI is the executive director of the Institute for Conflict Management, and teaches at Lewis and Clark Law School and at Willamette University鈥檚 MBA program. He has been an […]
Unsung Legal Heroes finalists
Jenae Burbank Director of Human Resources, Miller Nash LLP “Jenae is a tireless, dedicated and caring manager at Miller Nash. Her level head and caring personality make her a trusted […]
Data center for NetApp unveiled in Hillsboro
Hillsboro unveiled its newest data center today. Mayor Jerry Willey joined Cynthia Stoddard, CEO of the data management company NetApp, to introduce the new facility that will be the hub […]
Newly constructed Concordia University law school open in Boise
The work of two Portland-area firms was dedicated last week in Boise, Idaho. The law school for Portland-based Concordia University opened this fall with 73 students in its inaugural class. […]
DMWESB TopProjects 2012 judges
聽 YASMINE BRANDENYasmine Branden holds a master鈥檚 degree in real estate and construction manager from Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver. She worked as a scheduler and […]
48-unit multifamily project planned for Southwest Corbett Avenue
Developer Patrick Prendergast of Prendergast & Associates, with SERA Architects and Hoffman Construction, is building a 48-unit apartment complex at 3934 S.W. Corbett Ave.
Rep. Jules Bailey uses a whiteboard to explain Portland schools construction bond
A group supporting the November schools construction bond measure has released a video featuring state Rep. Jules Bailey, D-Portland, explaining why schools are a good investment. He uses a very appropriate prop - a whiteboard - to make his point.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
