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Growing industry crisis addressed during mental health summit
NECA's Oregon-Columbia chapter and IBEW Local 48 recently co-hosted a summit in an urgent call to action for labor, management and community partners to unite in confronting the growing mental health crisis affecting the construction industry.
Portland industrial property fetches $22.3 million
CBRE recently arranged the sale of a two-building, shallow-bay industrial park in Northeast Portland.
Centennial Mills redevelopment OK’d by Portland design panel
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved the $80 million project with three buildings featuring a total of 272 units and four retail spaces. The development will include river access.
Ground broken on El Nido housing project in Lake Oswego
The $32 million affordable housing project is being supported by Metro bond money. The building will have 54 affordable units and one manager's unit.
Completing a project after a receiver is appointed | Opinion
The appointment of a receiver does not necessarily spell the end of a project. Oftentimes, it can be an essential step to getting the project back on track.
Oregon multifamily rents rise amid higher vacancies
Oregon鈥檚 multifamily survey shows rents up 3 percent despite rising vacancies, limited new supply, and mixed economic signals in the Portland housing market.
Projects totaling $12.6 million in top bidders | Oct. 17, 2025
Clean Water Services is preparing to award a $5.3 million contract for construction of a pump station and more in Banks.
Howard S Wright: DDSD Gilbert Park Elementary School
LINKS: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5483bbbd9a319b04005cccff/projects/68d9a118edf5e31047a84f38
Bremik Construction Inc.: University of Oregon – Friendly Hall
LINKS: bremik.com/planroom/
Home Forward CEO joins national association’s board
Ivory N. Mathews, has been elected senior vice president of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Board of Governors.
Photos: Building professionals reach out to next generation
Thousands of students recently attended the Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo, with appearances by more than 140 organizations.
A force of nature whose legacy still unites communities | Opinion
Lois D. Cohen is an icon. I use present tense intentionally, because the essence of what she strived for during her lifetime lives on 鈥� and is needed today more than ever.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
