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$69.7 million in top bidders | Dec. 6, 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation has awarded a $39.2 million contract for phase 2A of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
Massive construction project gains significant boost
A $250 million investment in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project was OK’d by the Oregon Transportation Commission on Wednesday.
Election clarity drives markets higher; policy uncertainties loom | Opinion
November’s decisive presidential election outcome unleashed a wave of market optimism, with the S&P 500 reaching new highs and delivering its best performance through the first three quarters of any year this century.
Tribes reach for the sun, start from ground up
On an unseasonably hot day in mid-October, three apprentices learning to install solar panels clambered on the roof of a community building in the small township of Wakpala, on the Standing Rock Reservation.
Pence Contractors: David Douglas High School South Campus Renovation & WP2B/2C
INVITATION TO BID Rough Carpentry, Painting, Pool, & Bleacher Bids Requested David Douglas High School South Campus Renovation & WP2B/2C Portland, OR Bid Due Date: 2:00 pm PST December 17th, […]
Tech firm agrees to lease office space in downtown Portland
Ubiquiti agreed to lease a full floor at Aspect on Sixth. The 11-story, 220,00-square-foot building at 400 S.W. Sixth Ave. was completed in 1961.
Rocky Hrachovec | Wolf Water Resources
Rocky Hrachovec, PE, has joined Wolf Water Resources (W2r) as principal engineer. Rocky has managed a wide range of combined aquatic ecosystem enhancement / civil works projects.
With Kabul finally at peace, luxurious homes gain appeal
Though most Afghans may be struggling to make ends meet, some are investing cash in high-end real estate.
New Jersey city ends fight over its eroding beaches
A New Jersey resort community whose residents have lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm will end a battle with the state over the condition of its beaches and protective sand dunes.
Building icons: how communities shape monumental projects | Opinion
From iconic bridges and skyscrapers to vibrant community spaces, the secret to enduring success lies in building support from the ground up through strategic communication and robust community engagement.
Positivity paradox: balancing optimism and honesty in a workplace | Opinion
A toxic positivity loop can play out in the workplace, especially now that employees are more informed and seeking more transparency than ever.
Joe Churchville | Walsh Construction Co.
Joe Churchville joins Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer, bringing leadership experience from the industry and his career in the U.S. Army.
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


















