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Growing wildfire risks challenging property insurers
Increasing development amid climate change has increased risks of wildfires and other natural disasters damaging communities. Insurance providers, state regulators and researchers are grappling with how to keep the insurance companies in business while keeping residents and their properties insured.
Maureen Jackson | Pacific Community Design
Maureen Jackson has been promoted to associate project manager at Pacific Community Design.
Sean Freeman | Pacific Community Design
Pacific Community Design celebrates Sean Freeman and his recent promotion to senior survey crew chief.
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez | Pacific Community Design
Jesus Mendoza-Martinez has joined Pacific Community Design as an operations specialist.
Building Blocks: Modera Woodstock
Crews in Southeast Portland are constructing a five-story, podium-style building with 194 apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Survey says: Out with the old, in with the new
Officials are advancing plans to replace Cleveland and Ida B. Wells high schools in Portland.
CA White | Lease Crutcher Lewis
Lewis welcomes CA White to its education team in Portland as a project executive. He has over three decades of construction experience.
$2.3 million HVAC upgrade in Portland building permits | April 29, 2024
An alteration permit is under inspection for improvements planned at a Portland Community College building.
Keller Auditorium reinvention in Portland land use review intakes | April 29, 2024
A design advice hearing is pending for a proposal to substantially improve the performing arts venue in downtown Portland.
Chambers Construction: Homes for Good Housing Agency Ollie Court Housing Project
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Homes for Good Housing Agency Ollie Court Housing Project Eugene, OR Bids Due: 5/29/24 by 2:00pm Chambers Construction is requesting sub bids from all trades (except as listed […]
$447M grant sought for Burnside Bridge replacement project
The design team is evaluating a number of cable stay and tied arch options, with plans to present some for review soon.
Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
The authors of a recent article in the Daily Journal of Commerce argued that a new Oregon law will do little to help build new housing. We disagree.
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
