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$15.4 million in top bidders | May 12, 2023
The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded a $5 million contract for a highway paving project.
Vitus Construction, Inc.: Powers Elementary School Seismic Retrofit
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Powers Elementary School Seismic Retrofit Bids Due: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 4pm Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 11am 430 4th Avenue, Powers, Oregon 97466 Corner […]
Robinson Construction: Dicks Sporting Goods Jantzen Beach Remodel
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Dicks Sporting Goods Jantzen Beach Remodel Portland, OR Bids due: 5/31/2023 at 4pm Project includes 65,000 SF renovation of an existing building. Bid Documents are available at: www.robcon.com […]
Robinson Construction: Clackamas ESD Childhood Center Remodel
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Clackamas ESD Childhood Center Remodel Clackamas, OR Bids due: 5/23/2023 at 2pm The project is a remodel of an existing 16,000 SF, two-story facility. Bid Documents are available […]
Tall timber building undergoes seismic tests
A 10-story mass-timber structure at the University of California, San Diego, on Tuesday became the tallest building ever to be seismically tested.
Pence Construction promotes O’Keefe to senior role
CONSTRUCTION Gracia O’Keefe has been elevated to senior payroll administrator at Pence Construction. Since December 2021, she’s been processing and certifying payroll, as well as handling union and SAIF reporting. […]
Ohl named Pence Construction’s IT operations manager
CONSTRUCTION Pence Construction has promoted Robert Ohl to IT operations manager. During two years with the firm, he has been responsible for network security, infrastructure, productivity tools, devices, and architecture […]
RS&H hires Parker to lead Oregon infrastructure practice
ENGINEERING Jeff Parker has joined RS&H, a national engineering, architecture and consulting firm. He will be responsible for building and managing RS&H’s Oregon infrastructure practice, including transportation and aviation markets. Parker […]
O’Brien Design+Build adds Winningham as director
CONSTRUCTION Michelle Winningham has joined O’Brien Design+Build as director of marketing. She has substantial expertise working for firms and consulting with them to provide services in the built environment. Winningham […]
Martinsen named O’Brien Design+Build safety director
CONSTRUCTION O’Brien Design+Build has hired Rian Martinsen as director of safety. She leads the consistent practice of O’Brien safety and wellness culture. Since 2005, Martinsen has been involved in safety […]
Building Blocks: South Ridge Apartments
Slightly east of the Interstate 5 exit for the Clark County Fairgrounds, a 238-unit apartment complex is on the rise in Ridgefield, Washington.
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















