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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.
Renewable energy obstacles in the crosshairs
Some states with big emissions-reduction goals are stripping local municipalities of their power to block large-scale projects.
Congress has work to do in legislation that revisits Opportunity Zones | Opinion
It seems that Congress has gotten the message as it is considering several pending modifications, but these changes do not go far enough.
3-story multifamily proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 16, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a courtyard-style development in Southeast Portland. The building would have 40 residential units.
Water Tower tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Jan. 16, 2024
A $2.3 million alteration permit is under review for a first-floor tenant improvement in the Water Tower business center in South Portland.
Slayden Contractors: TVWD – 189th AVE PS – Tree Falling & Demolition
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED TVWD – 189th AVE PS – Tree Falling & Demolition Beaverton, Oregon Requesting bids for the following scopes: Tree Falling & Structure Demolition TREE FALLING BIDS DUE: Wednesday […]
Connie Hotovec | Truebeck Construction
Truebeck Construction is pleased to welcome Connie Hotovec as business development manager. She will support business development efforts for Truebeck's Portland office.
$13.8 million in top bidders | Jan. 12, 2024
Mt. Hood Community College is preparing to award a $4.3 million contract for construction of a retractable pool dome.
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


















