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Port project gets $25 million federal grant
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay received a $25 million federal grant to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project with NorthPoint Development.
Condo project in Portland land use review intakes | June 29, 2026
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 1 procedure (historic resource review) 鈥� pending聽 聽 […]
$8.7 million office renovation in Portland building permits | June 29, 2026
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $974,511 聽 […]
Bryan Northrop | Skanska
Skanska has promoted Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of its Advanced Technology operating unit.
Tim Baugus | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has named Tim Baugus president and chief operating officer. He has almost four decades of deep industry expertise.
After ‘false starts,’ housing complex gets new life
Independence Apartments, a $39 million affordable housing project in Polk County, aims to open 78 units by 2029 after decades of stalled construction.
City hall project shines spotlight on CM/GC process
Springfield's city council voted against using the expedited CM/GC process for city hall renovations, prioritizing local contractors and competitive bidding.
Essex General Construction: HOMES FOR GOOD THE COLEMAN
Location: Eugene, OR
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $11.7 million in top bidders | June 25, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. 1. Winner (intent to award): LTM Inc., dba […]
On the Boards: Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building
The Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building at University of Oregon's Portland campus is a new 54,000-square-foot mass timber facility under construction.
Mixed-income housing project gets $8.6M boost
The mixed-income housing project in Eugene received an $8.66 million funding boost from the city's Urban Renewal Agency Board.
When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there has been a surge in workplace misconduct claims, including harassment, in recent years. Because of this, employers should be proactive.
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
