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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.
Lawson Corp Excavation: City of Dayton Hwy 221 Sewer System Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of Dayton Hwy 221 Sewer System Improvements Schedule A: Hwy 221 Pump Station Improvements Schedule B: Hwy 221 Trunk Sewer BIDS DUE: August 2, 2023 @ 2pm […]
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.
81-room hotel proposal in Portland land use review intakes | July 24, 2023
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to construct an 81-room hotel and off-street, structured parking on a property in Southwest Portland.
Paul Brothers Inc.: Bull Run Filtration Facility
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bull Run Filtration Facility Bids are due: 8/3/2023 Paul Brothers Inc. is currently accepting bids from Equity Contractors (COBID certified firms) for various scopes within the bid package […]
P&C Construction: MWH-KEIWIT Bull Run Filtration Facility S-22
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED MWH-KEIWIT Bull Run Filtration Facility S-22 Gresham, Oregon Bids Due: August 01, 2023 at time 12:00 PT This project is for the Bull Run Filtration project bid package […]
James W. Fowler Company: Portland Water Bureau 鈥� Bull Run Filtration Facility 鈥� S-16 Raw Water Pipeline
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Portland Water Bureau 鈥� Bull Run Filtration Facility 鈥� S-16 Raw Water Pipeline Bids due August 4, 2023, by 12:00 pm. J.W. Fowler is currently accepting bids from […]
Hoffman Construction: U of O Knight Campus for the Acceleration of Scientific Impact
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED U of O Knight Campus for the Acceleration of Scientific Impact (KCASI) Phase 2 Eugene, OR Pre-Bid Meeting: July 25th 2:00pm (via Teams) Bids Due: August 10th 2:00pm […]
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
