Recent Articles from admin
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.
$10.6 million in top bidders | April 26, 2024
King County, Washington, is preparing to award a $2.9 million contract for transit facility improvements.
GBC Construction: Oregon State University Kelley Engineer District Utility Cooling Plant
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY KELLEY ENGINEER DISTRICT UTILITY COOLING PLANT Bid Due: May 10th, 2024 at 2:00pm (PST) to GBC Construction [email protected] Bid Documents available at: 91ÊÓÆµ Plan Center […]
Feds backing $12 billion investment in transportation
Officials gathered on Monday to hail the start of construction of a high-speed rail line that will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
Employers, take note! OFLA has been overhauled by the Oregon Legislature, and most of the changes will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Name revealed for new Portland permitting bureau
Starting July 1, developers and others will work with a modified entity – Portland Permitting & Development – for most types of residential and commercial permits.
On the Boards: Literary Arts headquarters
A 120-year-old, 14,000-square-foot building in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District is being renovated to become the new headquarters for Literary Arts.
Gerding Builders LLC: Applegate Terrace Veterans Housing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED APPLEGATE TERRACE VETERANS HOUSING SALEM, OR Bid Deadline: MAY 15 2024 @ 2 PM Project consists of the New Construction Development for 6 buildings – 48 units and […]
Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.
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
















