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US 197: The Dalles (Columbia River)
Location: The Dalles Cost: $343.9 million Completion: June 2023 Owner/Developer: Oregon Department of Transportation Engineer: Otak General Contractor: Hamilton Construction Submitting Company: Hamilton Construction Subcontractors: Aaken Corp. Electrical Contractors, American […]
Waterleaf
Location: Portland Cost: Not disclosed Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: BRIDGE Housing Construction Manager: Otak DAY CPM Architect: Ankrom Moisan Engineer: Valar Engineering General Contractor: Walsh Construction Submitting Company: Walsh Construction […]
West Biddle Dam Replacement
Location: Vancouver, Washington Cost: $1,695,651 Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: Columbia Springs Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Windsor Engineers General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Bar M Steel Commercial, Karvonen Sand […]
Willapa Hills Overpass
Location: Chehalis, Washington Cost: $2.2 million Completion: August 2023 Owner/Developer: Washington State Parks & Recreation Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Otak General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Clark Crane, Foresight […]
Micah Gibson | Walsh Construction Co.
Micah Gibson has joined Walsh Construction Co. in the role of project engineer. He has over three years of experience in the construction industry.
Cole Boster | Walsh Construction Co.
Cole Boster has joined Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer. He previously served the company as an intern in summer 2023.
$5.6 million school renovation in Portland building permits | June 10, 2024
An alteration permit was issued for David Douglas High School, in Southeast Portland. An interior renovation will involve a remodel of the lobby, removal and replacement of roofing, and more.
Five-story multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | June 10, 2024
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for a project in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Plans call for construction of a 40-unit multifamily building with a main-floor lobby, a mail area, and tenant amenity space.
Hillsboro selling $138 million of bonds for projects
The Hillsboro City Council last week authorized staff to execute the sale of bonds related to several capital projects, including the Hillsboro Hops ballpark, a new police headquarters and a new fire station.
Bogatay: OIT Heat Exchange Building Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OIT HEAT EXCHANGE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON Bids Due: JUNE 27, 2024 @ 2:00 PM SUBJECT TO BOLI PREVAILING WAGE// PROJECT IS REQUIRED TO MEET HOUSE BILL […]
Centennial Place named Top Projects’ Project of the Year by 91ÊÓÆµ
Dozens of teams were honored Thursday night during a ceremony recognizing exceptional projects completed in 2023.
Bulls return; Fed, European Central Bank face divergent paths | Opinion
The ongoing news about the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt so many aspects of the work and leisure worlds fueled continuing optimism among traders and investors.
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


















