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Supreme Court decision may have ‘little to no impact’
A state law remains an obstacle for any Oregon city considering a ban of outdoor camping in public places.
Interstate Bridge replacement will affect many property owners | Opinion
Dozens of temporary impacts (in terms of construction easements and the like) might be required to get the work done. All in all, dozens, if not hundreds, of properties could be affected by the project.
$296.5 million in top bidders | July 12, 2024
The Port of Morrow is preparing to award a $178.4 million contract for construction of an industrial wastewater secondary treatment facility.
Families of two workers killed sue construction companies
Construction workers were killed in January when an聽unfinished airport hangar collapsed聽in Idaho. A lawsuit alleges construction businesses recklessly cut corners and used unsuitable materials.
Kevin Garrison | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers welcomes Kevin Garrison to our structural design team. Kevin's recent experience has involved designing project components and drafting detailed drawings.
Economist: Construction labor and financing difficulties to persist
With workforce woes and construction costs continuing to be the main headaches for contractors, they still have backlogs 鈥� public infrastructure in particular, according to an industry economist.
Tiny homes offer cities more patch than solution to homelessness
In response to a nationwide crisis that has left more than 650,000 people without housing, dozens of tiny home villages for the homeless have opened in the United States over the past five years.
Affordable housing for seniors planned in Beaverton
Portland-based Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) is developing the 104-unit Meadowlark Place near Beaverton City Library.
Kirby Nagelhout: Bend Senior High School Modernization
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bend Senior High School Modernization 鈥� Phase 1 Construction Bids Due:聽 Wednesday, July 31, 2024 @ 2:00 PM Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 1:00 PM […]
Gerding Builders LLC: Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PROBATION/PAROLE FACILITY PROJECT ALBANY, OR Bid Deadline: July 18th @ 2:00 PM Project consists of the construction of a new building to house […]
Essex Gen Construction: The Palms Apartments
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED The Palms Apartments Bid Date: 7/19/24 鈥� 4:00 pm Location: Portland, OR Scope: (7) story 鈥�5 over 2鈥� apartment building. Demo of existing hotel, construction of 123,000 gross […]
Multifamily project wrapping up near downtown Gresham
After approximately 16 months of construction in Gresham, a four-story, 97-unit mixed-use building is almost finished.
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
