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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.
Madras gets OK for 196-acre expansion of industrial land
State approval was granted for the city of Madras to push out its urban growth boundary, opening 196 acres for industrial development and future economic growth.
Natasha Zhuchenya | ZANA Construction
ZANA Construction has recognized Natasha Zhuchenya for excellence. She has played a vital role as the firm's project coordinator.
Portland鈥檚 affordable housing funds nearly depleted
Affordable housing in Portland faces a funding crisis as voter-approved bond money dries up, risking a halt in critical development and social service support.
Craig Recob | Otak
Otak is happy to announce the addition of Craig Recob as its chief financial officer.
$7.4 million cold storage installation in Portland building permits | June 2, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for a tenant improvement that would involve installing new walk-in coolers, a cold dock, and a freezer. It would also include the creation of an office and a break room.
Affordable housing development in Portland land use review intakes | June 2, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a five-story affordable housing development that would have 30 apartments with one, two or three bedrooms each, a community room, offices, and support space.
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
