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Building Blocks: Portland Rock Gym at Peterkort Towne Square
A building formerly occupied by Orchard Supply Hardware is being remodeled to serve Portland Rock Gym. Crews are now tackling the final phase of the three-phase project.
$895 million project enters permitting process
The Burnside Bridge replacement project has a new name: 2024-060617-000-00-EA. It may not be catchy, but that鈥檚 the project鈥檚 identity in the city of Portland permitting system.
New law requires timely payment of undisputed change order claims | Opinion
RCW 39.04.360 sets forth protections and assurances of payment for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers that perform undisputed changed or additional work on both public and private construction projects in Washington.
AIA sees slower construction spending in 2025
Spending on nonresidential buildings will increase more than 7 percent this year, but market challenges will limit growth to 2 percent in 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects鈥� newly released midyear Consensus Construction Forecast.
Affordable housing in the works at a PCC campus
Construction crews are expected to break ground late this year on a four-story, 124-unit affordable housing development in Southeast Portland.
Stacy & Witbeck: Berrydale Park And 89th & Taylor Lid Improvement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED BERRYDALE PARK and 89th & TAYLOR LID IMPROVEMENT CITY OF PORTLAND SUB-BID DUE DATE: July 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM Berrydale Park and 89th & Taylor LID, SE […]
Pence Contractors: PeaceHealth Lifepoint Rehab Hospital
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED PeaceHealth Lifepoint Rehab Hospital Springfield, OR Bids Due: 2PM PST Wednesday 7/17/24 Project is a new 67,000 square feet green field rehabilitation hospital in Springfield, OR. Send bids […]
Hoffman Construction: UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football)
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football) Eugene, OR Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): July 23rd at 10:00am Bids Due: August 13th at 2:00pm Bid Package: #2 Steel Modeling, Fa莽ade […]
2G Construction: Haceta Water People鈥檚 Utility District
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED District Office and Shop Building Haceta Water People鈥檚 Utility District Bids Due: July 30th by 2:00 PM P.O. Box 11735 Eugene, OR 97440 (541) 689-3850 [email protected] 2G Construction […]
77 university housing units coming to Newport
A three-story residential building is being constructed near Oregon State University鈥檚 Hatfield Marine Science Center.
After seven years, a multifamily building opens
A project team has delivered the 126-unit Merx building in Northwest Portland after successfully navigating various challenges.
Biden wants 5 percent cap on annual rent increases, critics say more construction needed
President Joe Biden is ready to propose a 5 percent cap on annual rent increases for tenants of major landlords as he tries to show he's doing something about the high cost of housing, according to a person familiar with the 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
