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Plan for demolition of groundbreaking artwork elicits outrage
The organization that supervises a timeworn exhibit in Des Moines, Iowa, says repairs and future maintenance would be too costly.
Out with retainage escrows and in with retainage bonds in Oregon | Opinion
An industry-sponsored bill, HB 4006-A, that also had the support of state and local public agencies, was passed by the Oregon Legislature and became law on March聽7, 2024, for new construction contracts.
Lesser-known insurance policies for addressing project risks | Opinion
In addition to the policies that form the core of any construction project insurance program, several other types should be considered.
Firm commits to long-term stay in downtown Portland
Design studio Mayer/Reed Inc. has signed a 10-year lease for office space in the Power + Light Building.
Hoffman Construction: OHSU HRC 11 GI Bronchoscopy
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OHSU HRC 11 GI Bronchoscopy Portland, OR Pre-Bid Meeting: March 19th 9:00 am Bids Due: April 2nd 2:00 pm Bid Package: #4 – All Work Contractor intends to […]
Hoffman Construction: Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices Corvallis, OR Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: March 14th 10:00am Bids Due: April 4th 2:00pm Bid Package: #2 Site Work/Utilities/Road Work, Site Concrete […]
Mortenson Construction: Oregon Metro Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon Metro Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement 1037 SW Broadway Ave | Portland, OR 97205 Documents Available: March 18th, 2024 @ […]
Momentum builds nationally in homelessness case
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear an argument by the city of Grants Pass, which says it is 鈥榟amstrung in responding to public encampments.'
The solution to overregulation is not more government regulation | Opinion
The question is what data supports this particular set of 鈥渟parks鈥 that will make the difference and not just create more bureaucracy standing in the way of producing actual housing?
Kotek calls for officials to halt Portland-area tolling plan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday sent a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission, saying the Regional Mobility Pricing Project for Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 should be scrapped,聽KGW-TV reported.
Barry Maslen | Miller Consulting Engineers
Barry Maslen, PE, SE, recently accepted a promotion to the role of associate engineer II with Miller Consulting Engineers.
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
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
















