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Real estate firms merge, now have 6 offices around Portland
The combined operations are now comprised of six offices and more than 80 affiliated sales associates.
Oregon Capitol construction quietly edges $90 million over budget
Oregon lawmakers this year quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25 percent without public notice.
Permanent supportive housing developments receive funding
OHCS received a total of nine applications, amounting to $40 million in PSH funding requests, greater than the available capital. After careful review, six projects were recommended to receive funding.
Visible work on wave energy testing facility under way
The next step in Oregon State University鈥檚 construction of a wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast near Newport will be visible this month.
Burnside Bridge project receives $20M in state funding
Multnomah County鈥檚 Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project will receive $20 million in state money through House Bill 5030, which the Oregon Legislature passed on June 25. Gov. Tina Kotek signed the bill into law on Aug. 4.
15 projects to get boost from Prosper Portland grants
Prosper Portland has awarded $865,000 in Community Livability Grants for fiscal 2023-24. The 15 projects funded are in four tax increment districts or neighborhoods, leveraging more than $16 million in private investment. Seven projects are in Interstate Corridor, six are in Central Eastside, and there is one each in Gateway Regional Center and Lents Town Center.
New visitor center opens for Portland
The Portland Visitor Center, designed by LRS Architects, recently opened and is at 1132 S.W. Harvey Milk St. in Portland.
New rule could mean ‘thousands of extra dollars’ for workers on federal construction projects
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced changes to labor rules that could give higher wages to construction workers on federal projects.
Andersen Construction: Jefferson High School Modernization
SUB BIDS REQUESTED Jefferson High School Modernization 5210 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 Proposals Due 8/30/23 at 2:00 PM Trade Package #1 Plumbing Mechanical & Controls Electrical & Low […]
In memoriam: Arnold Cogan, Oregon’s first DLCD director | Opinion
Arnold Cogan realized that if effective planning in Oregon were to come about, it must have public support, be rational in its objectives, and have a state agency role.
Beaverton Industrial Center sells for $20.6M
A recently renovated 121,426-square-foot multi-tenant industrial/distribution project on approximately 6.4 acres in Beaverton has sold for $20.6 million.
Mixed-use proposal in Portland land use review intakes | August 7, 2023
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services in the prior week.
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
