Recent Articles from admin
Automaker lifts curtain on marvel of adaptive reuse
From decay to sparkle: a train station that once symbolized Detroit’s decline now is contributing to a tech-driven resurgence.
New law addresses wholesaling, future listing, buyer representation | Opinion
House Bill 4058 shares characteristics with legislation passed in other states that aimed to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protections in real estate transactions.
School construction pauses briefly following worker’s death
A Clark County, Washington, ironworker died Saturday after being severely injured Thursday at the Benson Polytechnic High School construction site, in Northeast Portland.
$2.4 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | June 3, 2024
A permit is under inspection for construction of a four-story, 24-unit apartment building and site work in Northwest Portland.
Portland State University project in Portland land use review intakes | June 3, 2024
Design review is pending for new construction at a research greenhouse at Portland State University.
Disaster raises alarm for vulnerable infrastructure
A Johns Hopkins University team is assessing the nation’s bridges following the deadly partial collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Construction company ordered to halt contracting work
An Oregon contractor that was previously accused by union carpenters of not paying workers is now in hot water with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries for allegedly lacking a contractor’s license.
Leaking underground storage tanks still pose problems
More than 516,000 leaks have been cleaned up since 1984, but more than 57,000 known sites still await a full cleanup, according to the EPA.
$13 million in top bidders | May 31, 2024
The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded a $5.2 million contract for road improvements in multiple counties.
Design Beyond Borders: Alyeska Resort update
A resort set in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska, southeast of Anchorage, is being transformed into a four-season destination.
Proposals presented for grand venue in Portland
Outreach is planned to gather opinions on a possible renovation of Keller Auditorium or new construction elsewhere in the city.
Jodi Bailey | Emerio Design
Jodi Bailey has joined Emerio Design as its business development manager. She will focus on public and private engineering projects.
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


















