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Construction economists cautiously optimistic for 2024
As the end of 2023 edges closer, experts shared their views on the state of the construction industry going forward.
Granite Construction: NW 9th Avenue & NW Hoyt Street Improvements Project
BIDS REQUESTED City of Portland NW 9th Avenue & NW Hoyt Street Improvements Project Bids Due: January 17, 2024 at 1PM PST Bid Package: Trenchless Pipe Installation & Pit Excavation– […]
Lloyd Center master plan gets a second look
The master plan for the redevelopment of Lloyd Center received a second round of design advice from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Zoning code changes proposal heading to council
A public hearing on the recommended draft of the Housing Regulatory Relief Project is scheduled to take place before the Portland City Council on Jan. 10.
$29.5 million in top bidders | Dec. 21, 2023
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $10.6 million contract for a highway improvement project in Jackson County.
Storm clouds loom over real estate, researchers find
Flood risk is spurring millions of Americans to relocate as climate-related migration patterns emerge.
Portland receives $9.75 million boost for affordable housing
The city has accepted $9.75 million from Multnomah County and authorized an intergovernmental agreement between the county and the Portland Housing Bureau for development and acquisition of affordable housing.
Resolution over African dam remains elusive
The latest round of talks over a huge, highly contentious hydroelectric dam Ethiopia has built on the Nile River’s main tributary again ended with no deal, Ethiopia and Egypt said.
$5.4 million pump station project in Portland advances
The Portland City Council on Wednesday voted to accept an approximately $5.4 million bid from Turner-based ORR Inc. for the NE 6th Drive Pump Station project.
Months after disaster, housing challenges persist in Hawaii
The state's governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to long-term housing units for Maui wildfire survivors.
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
- 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion

















