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Sandworms and silence: a guide to implementing workplace boundaries | Opinion
The key, essentially, is providing express freedom to employees who wish to ignore work-related calls, emails, texts, or other messages after working hours or when they’re not at their proverbial desk.
Panelists offer insight into mass timber for newcomers
Speakers at the International Mass Timber Conference last week sought to inform building industry professionals unfamiliar with mass timber of possible obstacles to project success and how they can be addressed.
R.A. Gray: Beaverton School District Security Fencing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Beaverton School District Security Fencing Phase 2 UPDATE **BID DATE REVISION** BIDS NOW DUE APRIL 5, 2024 2:00 PM Bids to ONLY be submitted to: [email protected] RA Gray […]
OSU Weatherford Hall – A-Wing Renovation
INVITATION TO BID OSU Weatherford Hall – A-Wing Renovation 300 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR Bids Due: Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11AM Bids will be received by the Construction […]
Portland arena to receive upgrades starting this summer
Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum will undergo $53.4M in phased renovations through 2026, including seating upgrades, seismic safety, and new systems.
Broadway Corridor opportunity attracts interest
Four development teams with local ties responded to the Portland Housing Bureau’s request for qualifications to build affordable housing on an approximately 41,000-square-foot parcel.
Lack of maintenance mounts for vital infrastructure
The loss of a key piece in Baltimore shows the importance of bridges – and thousands across the country are in poor shape.
Advancing women in construction is a year-round endeavor | Opinion
When we cultivate leaders who know how to work with people and lead with emotional intelligence, we are also promoting the advancement of women.
$5.2 million theater renovation in Portland building permits | April 1, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for a renovation of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, in downtown Portland.
Lloyd Center redevelopment in Portland land use review intakes | April 1, 2024
A pre-application conference is pending for a project that includes construction of a two-story multipurpose event structure.
Material lead times explored in mass-timber conference session
Scheduling for purchases of materials, delivery and site logistics is important for quick installation of mass timber, according to industry professionals who discussed this topic recently.
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

















