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Oregon construction groups blast union labor rule
Gov. Tina Kotek's executive order mandating project labor agreements for most state projects will increase costs and decrease competition, according to industry leaders.
$1.1 million medical center expansion in Portland building permits | Jan. 6, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for creation of PET/CT scan space at Providence Portland Medical Center, on Northeast Glisan Street.
Medical facility expansion in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 6, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct an approximately 4,000-square-foot addition to Kaiser Permanente's radiation therapy clinic in North Portland.
Craig Robertson | Lease Crutcher Lewis
Lease Crutcher Lewis promoted Craig Robertson to director of commercial operations in Oregon. In this expanded role, he will foster strong relationships with design teams and clients.
Granite Construction Company: Portland International Airport Taxiway A West Rehabilitation
LINKS: Plans and Specifications are available online at: https://www.planetbids.com Email: [email protected]
Housing, education developments slated for downtown Hillsboro
Two major full-block developments are in planning in downtown Hillsboro, where they would transform underused properties into a health care education campus with neighboring apartments and a grocery store.
$115.6 million in top bidders | Jan. 3, 2025
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
How firms can better respond to DEI questions (part two) | Opinion
For this second look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) criteria for proposals, I interviewed Hanna Emerson-Steed, the director and chief procurement officer at Oregon State University.
US home sales hit fastest pace since March
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March with home shoppers encouraged by a wider selection of properties on the market, even as mortgage rates mostly ticked higher.
Construction industry prepares for regulatory changes
The incoming Trump administration will have the opportunity to loosen environmental regulations affecting construction and real estate development, including draft rules not finalized by President Joe Biden before leaving office.聽
Home Accents Today acquires Furniture Lighting & D茅cor
91视频, the parent company of 91视频 Oregon,聽a sister publication of聽Furniture Today, last month acquired industry trade publication Furniture Lighting & D茅cor聽from Scranton Gillette Communications, a deal that unites two powerhouse home furnishings brands.
The bite-size goals and sweet improvements of PIPs | Opinion
Consider the following six steps toward achieving success with a PIP 鈥� aka a performance improvement plan.
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
