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Could a federal decision imperil housing programs in Oregon? | Opinion
It may not have been a surprise when the Supreme Court asserted earlier this year that it could determine whether a local government鈥檚 fee schedule for a road assessment to serve a remote area was to be judged under the broad 鈥渇airness and justice鈥� standard.
Power deficit slows data center market’s growth
Vacancy in the Portland area鈥檚 data center market slipped to an almost-nonexistent 0.5 percent in the first half of the year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
Oaks Park construction exceeding $3 million in Portland building permits | Sept. 9, 2024
A $2.5 million new construction permit and others are under review for new construction, demolition and alterations at Oaks Park, in the Sellwood neighborhood.
Athletic club renovation in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 9, 2024
Design review is pending for a proposal to improve the social swimming pool and its changing rooms on the Multnomah Athletic Club鈥檚 third floor.
Scott Martin | Mackenzie
Mackenzie is delighted to share the promotion of Scott Martin to technical director. He brings over 30 years of experience to his new role.
Greg Mino | Mackenzie
Mackenzie is pleased to share the promotion of Greg Mino to technical director. He is an experienced civil engineer and a skilled collaborator who is continuously questioning and refining processes.
Biden signs order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order for federal grants that will prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.
Local governments push affordable homeownership projects
A cohort of affordable homeownership projects is emerging in Portland, Milwaukie and Gresham, funded by Metro鈥檚 affordable housing bond, that aims to give lower-income residents and people of color a starting rung on the homeownership ladder
$14.1 million in top bidders | Sept. 6, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Defying the dog days:聽Markets bounce back in August | Opinion
August 2024 began with a jolt as financial markets grappled with the sudden unwinding of the now widely known 鈥測en carry trade.鈥�
Portland OKs OMSI District plans
Plans for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) District are moving forward, with construction of the first project in the master plan set to begin next year.
EPA awards climate grants to Tribes in Oregon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that eight Tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington were selected to receive $78,441,385 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Biden-Harris Administration鈥檚 Investing in America agenda.
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
