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Kirby Nagelhout: Deschutes Central Public Library
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Deschutes Central Public Library Bend, OR Due Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 2:00 PM BID PACKAGE #4 – BUILDING CORE & SHELL Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is […]
Kim Johnson, 7 Oaks Engineering
What leadership traits have served you well? And on the flip side, what have you learned that tends to hold women leaders back? In the beginning of my career, I […]
Building Blocks: Shevlin Crossing — Building A
The first of two mass-timber office buildings now stands at Shevlin Crossing, in Bend’s Northwest Crossing neighborhood.
Local investors buy Salem mall
The downtown shopping center is at 401 Center Street NE in historic central Salem. It features a variety of national, regional and local restaurants and shops including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Ross Dress for Less, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret, Zumiez, Cinebarre Salem 7 theatre, and others.
Women Who Lead 2024
March 8, 2024 marks a global celebration of women’s achievements. This special section honors outstanding women who are leading Oregon & SW Washington organizations and are setting the standards for […]
Money allocated for Washington Park South Entry Project
The south entry is one of the few ways vehicles can enter Washington Park and access its attractions and cultural venues. For years, park visitors traveling by car have faced challenging traffic, confusing wayfinding, and badly defined bike routes, Portland Parks & Recreation stated in the release. The new entrance will improve the experiences of both park visitors and the world-renowned cultu[...]
New renderings released for Interstate Bridge Replacement project
New renderings have been released for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.
A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club's planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House.
Emerick Construction: Evergreen High School and Union High School Music Room Additions
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Evergreen High School and Union High School Music Room Additions Project Evergreen High School – 14300 NE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 Union High School – 6201 NW […]
Contractor selected for downtown Portland sewer repairs
Bids for construction of the project opened in December. The lowest responsive bid was from Iron Horse Excavation, Inc. dba Oxbow Construction, a female-owned firm in Troutdale.
Development details announced for revitalized campus
The Williams & Russell Project centers on a 1.7-acre vacant block at North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, which is currently owned by Legacy Health. The block was once the Albina community that housed the majority of African Americans in Oregon before being acquired for urban renewal in the early 1970s, Williams & Russell CDC – the project lead/owner – stated in a press rele[...]
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 — 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

















