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National conference for minority architects coming to Portland
Held at the Hilton Portland Downtown 鈥 located at 921 SW 6th Ave. 鈥 and organized by NOMA national staff, volunteers and the NOMA Portland (PDX) chapter, the five-day conference theme was inspired by the collection of 12 bridges in Portland, connecting the east and west sides of the city.
$10.3 million in top bidders | Oct. 6, 2023
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
PSU’s new art + design building gets green light
The building is on a full block in the Central City Plan District and consists of 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, galleries and supporting spaces. At the ground level, the design includes the main entry and art and design galleries on Broadway Avenue facing east, a front porch on the 鈥淕reen Loop鈥 on College Street facing north, a courtyard for events and display on Park Av[...]
Bull markets don’t die of old age; they are murdered by the Fed | Opinion
The Fed persists in its interest rate mantra of higher for longer, and segments of the economy are slowing, notably real estate.
Portland development review process in the crosshairs
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staffers recently shared their proposed housing production strategy, including some significant changes.
Building Blocks: Alberta Alive buildings
Two new buildings 鈥 the Ronnie Herndon and the Paul Knauls 鈥 were specifically designed to serve Black community members and veterans in Portland鈥檚 King neighborhood.
Rounding out old norms: no more margin for error in timekeeping | Opinion
In this brave new world of technology, the notion of time clock rounding takes on a riskier hue.
Sustainable Building Week events coming soon
91视频 are intended to foster projects that produce buildings and environments that are healthier for the planet and sensitive to historically marginalized populations.
Pence Contractors: David Douglas High School Renovation 鈥 North Campus Generator Purchase
INVITATION TO BID David Douglas School District David Douglas High School Renovation 鈥 North Campus Generator Purchase Bid Due Date: 5:00 pm PST October 17th, 2023 Invitation To Bid RFP […]
Kirby Nagelhout: City of Bend Public Works Campus Headquarters
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of Bend Public Works Campus Headquarters Bid Package #5 Bids Due: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 @ 2:00 PM Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, October 12th, 2023 @ 10:00 AM […]
Bremik Construction: Stratus Village
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Stratus Village McMinnville, OR Bids Due: October 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM The project scope consists of construction of four three-story apartment buildings and one single-story community building. […]
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
- 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
















