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CM/GC sought for $6.2 million civic project in Portland
The city of Portland is seeking a construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) for construction of new council chambers and at least 12 new offices to suit the expanded council.
Slayden Contractors: Duff Filter Expansion
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Duff Filter Expansion – Early Work Package 4 Medford, Oregon BIDS DUE: 5/17/23 at 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Earthwork, Fencing, Process Equipment Supply, Rebar […]
Hoffman Construction Company/Skanska: PDX Next Ground Source Heat Pump System
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED PDX Next Ground Source Heat Pump System Portland, OR Bids Due: May 16th 2:00 pm Bid Package: #1 – Civil,Horizontal Boring, Well Drilling, CUP Bldg Architectural, Equipment Bldgs […]
GBC Construction: Oregon State University Kelley Engineer District Utility Cooling Plant
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY KELLEY ENGINEER DISTRICT UTILITY COOLING PLANT Bid Due: MAY 9th, 2023 @ 2:00pm (PST) BID PACKAGE 2 PHASE II & III MECHANICAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS […]
Vitus Construction, Inc.: Fleming Middle School Seismic Retrofit
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Three Rivers School District Fleming Middle School Seismic Retrofit Bids Due: Monday, May 8th by 4:00 pm EARLY WORK PACKAGE: ROOFING SCOPE Email bids to: [email protected] Pre-bid Meeting: […]
Vitus Construction, Inc.: Fleming Middle School Seismic Retrofit
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Three Rivers School District Fleming Middle School Seismic Retrofit Bids Due: Monday, May 8th by 4:00 pm Email bids to: [email protected] Pre-bid Meeting: Friday, April 28, 2023 @ […]
Court nixes California city’s ban of gas infrastructure
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas in new construction.
Historic preservation process weaves together stories of the past | OP-ED
The historical and cultural legacy of both the Interstate Bridge and the surrounding area on both sides of the Columbia River is at the heart of the work being done by the IBR cultural resources team.
$65 million in top bidders | April 21, 2023
Clean Water Services is preparing to award a $23.8 million contract for a project in Hillsboro.
Officials tout growing role for solar energy
Federal investments totaling more than $80 million aim to ramp up panel production, develop advanced technologies.
Fortis Construction: East County Library
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Multnomah County Library – East County Library Upcoming Proposals/Bids 1297 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 Bid Package #1 – Soils Improvement (Deep Soil Mixing and Shoring) Issue […]
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











