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Andersen Construction: Jefferson High School Modernization
SUB BIDS REQUESTED Jefferson High School Modernization 5210 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 Proposals Due: 10/11/23 at 2:00 PM Trade Package #2 CMU & Masonry Veneer, Mass Timber Supply, […]
Wanted: 120,560 new housing units in Portland
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staff briefed the agency’s Planning Commission with their findings and recommended a housing production strategy that will eventually go before the Portland City Council.
Key learning issue expected to affect industries
Americans have poor math skills, and that problem is a threat to the nation’s global economic standing, employers say.
Building Blocks: The Esther at Riverbend
This three-story, Oregon Department of Human Services-licensed assisted living complex will feature 103 units in four wings.
Building a diverse workforce for the Interstate Bridge Replacement program | Opinion
The Interstate Bridge Replacement program is striving to be an example of how large infrastructure projects can successfully minimize barriers and provide opportunities for participation.
Bremik Construction: Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Portland, OR Bids Due: October 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM The project scope consists of partial demolition of the existing […]
Morgan now a Humber Design Group senior project designer
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has elevated Camille Morgan to senior project designer. The promotion recognizes her advancing skills providing exceptional organization, detailed orientation, and strong civil engineering while performing CAD […]
Song named project designer II by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Min Chan Song to project designer II. The promotion recognizes his increasing engineering abilities completing research, drawing setup, editing, performing CAD design, and coordinating […]
McCombs named senior associate by Humber Design Group
ENGINEERING Humber Design Group has promoted Kristian McCombs to senior associate. She will continue to provide design and management for HDG projects. McCombs has served the firm for 10 years. […]
Humber Design Group promotes Schmitz to associate
ENGINEERING Allen Schmitz is now a Humber Design Group associate. He will continue to provide design and management for HDG projects. The promotion reflects Schmitz’s 15 years of experience, strong […]
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

















