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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 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.
$17.5M upgrades to Legacy Emmanuel in Portland building permits | August 7, 2023
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by the Bureau of Development Services in the prior week.
North Portland aquatic center project takes next step
A new aquatic center for North Portland is on track to be built at Northgate Park, in the Portsmouth neighborhood.
Parametrix hires DeGrood as senior scientist
ENGINEERING Shira DeGrood has joined Parametrix as a senior scientist. She will be part of the firm鈥檚 environmental planning and compliance team in Portland. DeGrood previously served AECOM and now […]
Gonzalez elected president of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected Ozzie Gonzalez as president. He is TriMet鈥檚 first Latino board president. Gonzalez has served on the board since 2018. He lives in […]
Wai becomes secretary/ treasurer of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected Kathy Wai as secretary/treasurer. The Myanmar native is TriMet鈥檚 first secretary/treasurer of Asian descent and the youngest to serve in the role. […]
Many residences at risk in tropical paradise
Hawaii could see a big hurricane season, but most homes there aren鈥檛 prepared to weather such high winds.
Lewis now vice president of TriMet board
GOVERNMENT The TriMet board of directors has elected LaVerne Lewis as vice president. She is TriMet鈥檚 second African American vice president and the first Black woman to serve in the […]
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
