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KPFF Consulting Engineers promotes Jennison

ENGINEERING Tyler Jennison is now a KPFF Consulting Engineers associate. He joined the firm in 2018 as a concrete petrographer after spending nine years in the construction industry working on […]

How to make work zones safer as summer roadwork accelerates | Opinion

Conditions when work is underway – temporary barriers, narrower and uneven roadways, unusual traffic flow and other distractions – create a shared concern.

Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat; record high temperatures persist

Amid heat waves across the U.S., President Joe Biden on Thursday plans to unveil new steps to protect workers, improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.

Construction incident ‘could have been much worse’

In New York, a crane’s engine compartment caught fire, leading to the arm breaking loose and falling to the street. Only minor injuries were reported.

Spending on home repairs expected to decline in 2024

Annual expenditures for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes are expected to decline at an accelerating rate through the first half of 2024, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard.

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National fast-food chain planning return to Portland

Chick-fil-A is preparing to open its first location in Portland since one at Lloyd Center closed in 2003.

Clean energy stakeholders respond to federal investment

A U.S. climate law, approaching its one-year anniversary, is already turbocharging development of new facilities.

Become an advanced leader by improving communication skills | Opinion

Communication misfires not only slow progress but also likely damage relationships. When repeated, they may erect unintended barriers that hinder one's capacity to lead.

$2.1M food cart pod project in Portland building permits | July 24, 2023

Plans call for creating a Southeast Portland pod able to hold 18 food carts. The project would include a two-story building with a bar and restrooms as well as covered outdoor seating.