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R&H Construction: CATT Community Services Building
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED CATT Community Services Building Hillsboro, OR R&H is seeking proposals to renovate an existing 42K SF single-story building including the following scopes: demo, structure, façade improvements, finishes, specialties, […]
LMC Construction: Peaceful Villa
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Peaceful Villa 4626 SE Clinton Street Portland, OR 97206 Bids Due: March 28th, 2024, at 3:00 pm LMC Construction is requesting proposals for Peaceful Villa affordable housing project. […]
Land Conservation and Development Commission gains a member
The Oregon Senate this month confirmed Ellen Porter as a member of Oregon's LCDC. Her term began on Feb. 16.
Full demolition now sought for school in North Portland
With Portland Public Schools aiming to keep students on campus during the Jefferson High School modernization, plans call for building anew and razing what’s left.
The antidote to uncertainty and how anyone can generate it | Opinion
Playing in the realm of uncertainty is neither risking foolishly, nor eliminating risks altogether. Instead, it is about honestly assessing and choosing which levels and kinds of risks are advantageous.
$10.3 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | Feb. 26, 2024
A new construction permit was issued for a 12-story building with 90 Permanent Supportive Housing units and more in Portland's West End.
Theater renovation proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 26, 2024
A type 1x procedure (historic resource review) is pending for a project to renovate the Paris Theatre, in Portland's Skidmore/Old Town Historic District.
Multnomah County expands coverage of Portland incentive program
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved an amendment that expands the reach of the city of Portland’s Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption program by offering additional tax exemptions to developers.
Artificial intelligence attracting design firms’ interest
While professionals are finding ways to apply the nascent technology, the creative process is not one of them.
$7.6 million in top bidders | Feb. 23, 2024
Douglas County Public Works is preparing to award a $2.3 million contract for bridge work.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
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

















