Recent Articles from admin
Portland recycling business to receive national award
GreenWay Recycling, which operates in Northwest Portland, has been named C&D Recycler of the Year by the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association.
Changes made to Portland’s housing regulatory relief proposal
The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed three amendments to the recommended draft of the Housing Regulatory Relief Project.
$19.8 million in top bidders | Jan. 19, 2024
The Port of Portland is preparing to award a $10.4 million contract for work at Portland International Airport.
More investments in clean energy being sought
Wind, solar, and battery development grew worldwide in 2023 despite economic challenges, according to agencies' reports.
Kotek touts bill to facilitate housing development
The provisions in Senate Bill 1537 are based on months of broad engagement with stakeholders, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek stated in a press release.
Group presents ambitious development plan
Billionaire backers of the proposal to build a city from scratch in California revealed a map and additional details on Wednesday.
5 keys to early mediation success when project disputes arise | Opinion
Early mediation sessions usually fail, only to be followed months later by additional sessions that succeed. If most cases are settled later, why can’t they be settled sooner before incurring the time and expense of legal battles?
Kevin Owens | Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company welcomes Kevin Owens to the team as project executive. Kevin holds over 28 years of construction experience.
Downtown Portland real estate occupancy declining, expert says
Vacancy rates for a couple of key commercial real estate sectors in downtown Portland remain high while suburban areas such as Beaverton and Hillsboro are seeing growth, one industry expert shared last week.
Northwest Portland park planning advances
An extension of the North Park Blocks is in the works to provide open space within the Broadway Corridor.
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



















