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Clay floors provide clean, low-cost alternative in Africa
EarthEnable, a U.S.-based nonprofit, offers affordable option instead of concrete, improving health, hygiene, and sustainability while creating jobs in rural communities.
Lessons on legal lot verification from Lane County | Opinion
This exacting and tedious effort of tracing and construing deeds over time sometimes leads to interesting litigation, as demonstrated by two recent cases originating in Lane County.
$11 million building improvement in Portland building permits | June 9, 2025
A permit was issued for the renovation of a one-story building in Northeast Portland by adding two levels totaling 5,289 square feet and performing associated site work.
70-unit affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | June 9, 2025
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for construction of a 70-unit affordable housing development on Southeast 162nd Avenue.
Hoffman Construction Company: DPW Project No. 19607 SW VETS Home Boise
Bid Package: #1 鈥� All Work (Includes all demo, structure, fa莽ade, MEP, interiors and site work)
Abuaf named interim leader of Prosper Portland
Lisa Abuaf, most recently director of development and investment for the agency, is now interim executive director after Shea Flaherty Betin resigned amid tensions with city officials and budget concerns.
Redesign in progress for 72nd Avenue in Tigard Triangle
The city of Tigard is planning a multimodal redesign of Southwest 72nd Avenue, including bike lanes, safer crossings and transit stops as part of a $25 million improvement project.
Airport terminal expansion project in top bidders | June 6, 2025
The Port of Pasco Administrative Office has awarded an $8.8 million contract for a project at Tri-Cities Airport.
Spain takes on rental company, aims to protect housing rights
The nation's government has ordered Airbnb to delist close to 66,000 rentals it says are noncompliant to protect residents and promote responsible tourism.
May drama unfolds: The market climbs a wall of confusion | Opinion
This kind of policy reversal would have been extraordinary a generation ago. Now it is becoming routine.
Beware of bias at bat: when AI benches the wrong players | Opinion
Employers and AI vendors (and Little League coaches, in my experience) can face liability for algorithmic bias 鈥� even when the discrimination isn鈥檛 deliberate.
States compete for data centers amid rising concerns
Some states are offering major incentives to attract data centers, fueling economic hopes and energy concerns as AI and cloud computing drive massive infrastructure needs.
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
