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Mass-timber expert joins LSW Architects
LSW Architects has added architect Ben Kaiser to its team as a firm principal. He is based in LSW’s studio in downtown Vancouver, Washington.
Real estate practice to be reevaluated in California
A state program allowing leases of land under freeways is being scrutinized in the wake of a significant fire.
School modernization project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 27, 2023
A pre-application conference is being sought for a proposal to construct a new building for a high school in Southwest Portland.
$5.1 million Press Blocks project in Portland building permits | Nov. 27, 2023
A $5.1 million new construction permit was issued for construction of a four-story mixed-use building at the Press Blocks, in Southwest Portland.
Pence Contractors: Raleigh Hills Elementary School
INVITATION TO BID Raleigh Hills Elementary School 100%CD 5225 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Bids Due: 2:00 PM PST Thursday, December 21th, 2023 Invitation To Bid Project consists of the construction […]
Pence Contractors: David Douglas School District CTE Center
INVITATION TO BID David Douglas School District CTE Center RFP Responses Due: 2:00 pm PST December 7th, 2023 Invitation To Bid RFP responses will be received by General Contractor, Pence […]
$11.5 million in top bidders | Nov. 22, 2023
The Saunders Co. Inc. of Newberg turned in a $5,698,698 bid for the Cedar Hills Rehabilitation Phase 3 (Beaverton) project.
Project offers unique goals for affordability, workforce diversity
Ninebark, a 246-unit residential community in Washougal, Washington, developed by Killian Pacific, was completed in August.
Tips for Oregon employers with employees receiving tips | Opinion
Now is a good time for Oregon employers to review their practices to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for handling, accounting for, and distributing tips.
Pence Contractors: Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Deschutes County Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion Revised Bid Due Date: 2:00 pm PST November 28th, 2023 Invitation To Bid Bids will be received by General Contractor, Pence Contractors, […]
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
















