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Mexico City protest targets gentrification, tourism
Unrest in Mexico City ramped up last week as residents protested rising rents, gentrification, and mass tourism in popular neighborhoods.
Investors increasing their ownership of U.S. homes
While high mortgage rates and prices have pushed traditional buyers out of the housing market, investors have taken advantage, a new report shows.
Ericka Colvin | Integrus + YGH
Ericka Colvin has been promoted to associate principal at Integrus + YGH. She is the firm's director of sustainable practice.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Gervais Middle School Early Work Package #1
Bid package includes work related to site prep, ground improvements, mechanical equipment procurement, and electrical equipment procurement.
Consideration of Oregon’s ambivalence toward public participation | Opinion
When it comes to land use planning in Oregon, everybody seems to worship at the altar of public participation, except when they don’t.
ODOT cancels projects, lays off staff amid funding crisis
The Legislature's failure to pass a transportation bill triggers ODOT layoffs, roadwork cancellations, and service cuts across the state, with winter impacts looming.
$26.4 million research center renovation in Portland building permits | July 7, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for a remodel of the eighth-floor emergency department at OHSU’s Mark O. Hatfield Research Center.
Apartment building renovation in Portland land use review intakes | July 7, 2025
A type 2 procedure (design review) is pending for a renovation (interior and exterior) of 333 Oak Apartments, in downtown Portland.
Jeff Hartman | LMC Construction
LMC Construction has appointed Jeff Hartman as vice president of operations. He has more than two decades of construction management and operational leadership experience.
Pence Contractors: Molalla River Middle School Replacement Early Sitework & Grading Package
Pence Contractors is requesting bids for the Molalla River Middle School Replacement project for early sitework and grading.
Skanska: Cleveland High School Modernization Project
To ALL qualified subcontractors. Interested parties are invited to submit qualifications and proposals for the Cleveland High School Modernization Project – MEP and Framing Trade Partner RFP
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















