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Construction worker killed by MAX train in Portland
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating a deadly crash involving a MAX light-rail train and a construction worker.
Hoffman Construction: U of O Knight Campus for the Acceleration of Scientific Impact
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED U of O Knight Campus for the Acceleration of Scientific Impact (KCASI) Phase 2 Eugene, OR Pre-Bid Meeting: November 14th at 2:00pm (via Teams) Bids Due: December 6th […]
UPDATED: Developer, Prosper Portland tackle Gateway apartments
Cody Development intends to develop 216 units of middle-income housing on a Northeast Portland property.
Chasing another golden goose without considering consequences | Opinion
The danger of a planning system like Oregon’s is that it relies on legislative restraint or self-denial of attempts to game the system.
Problems continue to mount in Southern state capital
A bribery case is proceeding in a Mississippi city already dealing with water woes and law enforcement disputes.
$12 million office tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Nov. 11, 2024
Two alteration permits were issued for work on floors 6-8 of the Canvas at Press Blocks, in the Goose Hollow neighborhood.
4-story affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 11, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to demolish a single-story structure in Southeast Portland and construct on the site a four-story building with 38 affordable housing units.
$11.5 million in top bidders | Nov. 8, 2024
The city of Seattle has awarded a $6.2 million contract for a park renovation project.
Building industry reacts to changes in political landscape
Results of elections in the Portland-metro area suggest many voters chose candidates with their eyes on the homelessness issue.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat, lawsuit says
Conservationists and an advocacy group for Native Americans are suing the U.S. to try to block construction of a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources.
Sorting signals from noise: reviewing a turbulent October | Opinion
The S&P 500’s decline of roughly 1 percent for the month masked significant underlying crosscurrents, as investors processed natural disasters, labor disruptions, and pre-election uncertainty amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
LMC Construction: North Bend Family Housing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED North Bend Family Housing 2121 Madrona Street North Bend, OR 97459 Bids Due: November 26th, 2024, at 12:00 pm LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for Phase 1 of […]
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

















