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Building Blocks: The Allred renovation and expansion
Earlier this year, crews completed a full renovation of the existing hotel in Newport, added 26 boutique-style suites, and built a new parking garage.
Partner sought for Walnut Park redevelopment in Portland
Multnomah County will issue an RFP for a developer to create at the Walnut Park Complex site a hub for housing, services, and community healing in Northeast Portland.
Peter Craig | KPFF
KPFF is proud to announce the promotion of Peter Craig, PE, to principal. He has more than 20 years of experience.
Oregon gains laws to boost housing construction
House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill 2258, Senate Bill 684, and House Bill 3145 are intended to facilitate housing production in the state.
Oregon must fund road and bridge projects immediately | Opinion
Engineers have warned that insufficient funding increases the cost in the future because the projects get bigger as conditions worsen. They were ignored and now the future is here.
$2.3 million office renovation in Portland building permits | July 28, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for a tenant improvement to suit Energy Trust of Oregon in the Power + Light Building, in downtown Portland.
Full building renovation in Portland land use review intakes | July 28, 2025
A type 2 procedure (design review) is pending for a project to update both the interior and exterior of a building in Southeast Portland.
Metro adds $1.9 billion of I-5 bridge projects to MTIP
The Metro Council voted to approve adding three projects tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.
Brockamp & Jaeger, Inc.: Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District – Station 23 Crawfordsville Seismic Retrofit
Lump sum bids for the Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District (SHFAD) Station 23 Crawfordsville Seismic Retrofit project will be received by Brockamp & Jaeger, Inc. (BJI), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), by the time and date listed above.
Ledford Construction Company: Project Engineer/Estimator
We are hiring a Project Engineer/ Estimator at our Medford, OR. operation. In this role, you’ll provide estimating and project management support for the construction and management of public and private heavy/civil construction and asphalt paving projects.
Southwest Washington-based contractor names new president
Duncan Bagley now leads industrial construction contractor JR Merit while founder Mark Radich takes on a new role focused on strategic growth.
I-5 Rose Quarter work to start despite lost federal funds
ODOT will start the $75 million initial phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project in August despite losing $412.5 million in federal funds.
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

















