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A revamp of federal regulations: Davis-Bacon Act updates | Opinion
The changes to the act are indeed comprehensive, but several directly affect construction contractors.
$6.9 million in top bidders | Nov. 17, 2023
Lane County Public Works is preparing to award a $1.7 million contract for a project involving paving and other improvements.
Plans for Centennial Mills continue to be refined
The project team鈥檚 changes, including an increase in density, impressed the Portland Design Commission during a hearing on Thursday.
Affordable housing project advancing in Northeast Portland
A proposal to construct a new five-story apartment building in the Albina Community Plan District is moving through the city鈥檚 design review process.
Howard S. Wright: UO Portland BP-H3.2 鈥� 30th Ave. Apartments Phase II
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED UO Portland BP-H3.2 鈥� 30th Ave. Apartments Phase II Bids Due: December 5, 2023, 2:00pm Project Location: 6443 NE 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97211 Scope of Work: Interior […]
Hoffman Construction: Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices Corvallis, OR Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: November 28th 10:00am Bids Due: December 14th 2:00pm Bid Package: #1 MEP Trade Partners Bid Documents: […]
Biden’s ‘movable’ border wall draws criticism
The Biden administration鈥檚 plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a 鈥渕ovable鈥� design that frustrates both environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement.
Don’t let disputed change orders derail your construction project | Opinion
Enter the disputed change order clause. This clause is surprisingly absent from many standard form agreements.
Portland Planning Commission approves code changes proposal
The Portland Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 7-1 to approve a housing production strategy that would temporarily suspend some zoning codes and permanently modify others to better facilitate housing production.
Planning advances for another joint housing development
RootedHomes and Housing Works are working in tandem to deliver 60 affordable apartments and 16 affordable duplexes to a site in Redmond.
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 鈥� 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
