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Meredith Osborn | Systems West Engineers
Systems West Engineers has promoted Meredith Osborn to associate. She is the Bend office design lead and a mechanical project manager.
Softness lingering in Portland’s urban office market
Industry professionals are optimistic about prospects for downtown buildings, especially as conditions favor tenants.
Kirby Nagelhout: Redmond Regional Recreation Center
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION REDMOND AREA PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT REDMOND REGIONAL RECREATION CENTER RFP Due Date: Wednesday April 24th @ 2:00 PM Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is requesting quotes for […]
Gerding Builders LLC: Sweet Home Elementary Seismic Strengthening
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED SWEET HOME ELEMENTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING – SWEET HOME, OR Bids due: 2:00 pm PDT MAY 2nd, 2024 INVITATION TO BID Gerding Builders, LLC (OR CCB# 193549) is serving […]
Southeast Portland land use plan in the works
The Portland City Council this month will hold a public hearing on a proposed new land use and transportation plan for lower Southeast Portland.
Baltimore bridge project’s safety plan scrutinized
Construction workers had little warning before the structure collapsed, raising concerns over safety and communication.
New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
The Oregon Legislature has ended its short session. The governor’s housing bill has been signed and 36,000 new housing units will be produced each year. But there are significant bumps in the road to nirvana.
Children’s hospital expansion in Portland land use review intakes | April 8, 2024
A pre-application conference is being sought for a planned expansion of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on OHSU's Marquam Hill campus.
$20 million self-storage building in Portland building permits | April 8, 2024
A new construction permit was issued for construction of a six-story self-storage building at the north end of the Pearl District.
Slayden Contractors
BIDS REQUESTED Bend Southeast Area Plan Pump Station (SEAP) – EWA2 Bend, Oregon BIDS DUE: 4/30/24 at 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Aggregates Supply, Pipe Material Supply, […]
O’Brien & Company: City of Seaside Fire Department Seismic Rehabilitation
SUBCONTRACTOR REQUEST FOR BIDS Project: City of Seaside Fire Department Seismic Rehabilitation, 150 S. Lincoln St, Seaside, OR 97138- Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk- Wednesday, April 17th at 11am PST Questions […]
$57.9 million in top bidders | April 5, 2024
King County, Washington, is preparing to award a $51.8 million contract for rehabilitation of a sewer pipeline in Seattle.
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















