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Walen Construction: Multnomah County Boathouses
Multnomah County Boathouses
Utilities missing deadlines for solar hookups in California
As California utilities repeatedly miss deadlines to connect solar panels to the grid, advocates are calling for state enforcement and penalties.
LMC Construction: Colonia Libertad 2 Project
This is new construction with a full development of a 2.07 acre site. The project consists of 44 new 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom residential units in four new three-story wood framed multi-family residential buildings and futsal court.
Stacy & Witbeck Inc.: ODOT – Project #15623 I-84: (Multi-Use Path) Jordan Rd Tunnel
ODOT – Project #15623 I-84: (Multi-Use Path) Jordan Rd Tunnel
Burger business buys industrial building near Airport Way
Fast-food restaurateur In-N-Out has purchased a 71,600-square-foot building on Northeast Sandy Boulevard in Gresham.
Law firm announces leadership transition
Portland-based law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC has named one of its longtime local attorneys CEO.
Groups sue EPA over cancellation of $7B Solar for All plan
Nonprofits and labor groups say the Trump administration's decision illegally ended clean energy aid for low-income families.
One step forward, one step back for foreclosure sale issue | Opinion
Changes were necessary, not only for foreclosures in the future, but also for potentially disgorging funds from past forfeitures as well.
PSU student housing proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 6, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a project to construct a residence hall for first-year students on Portland State University's campus.
$7.4 million tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Oct. 6, 2025
An alteration permit is under inspection for a tenant improvement in Northwest Portland. The work will involve installing new walk-in coolers, a cold dock, and a freezer.
Swinerton Builders: Hillsboro Police Headquarters – Design-Build Fire Sprinkler
The project consists of a 2-story, 70,000-sf mass timber building and related site work for the City of Hillsboro.
Pence Contractors: Sunset High School Mechanical Replacement
Sunset High School Mechanical Replacement
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 — 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














