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Gerding Builders LLC: Bayside Commons Multi-Family Housing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bayside Commons Multi-Family Housing NEHALEM, OR Bid Deadline: April 25th @ 2:00 PM Project consists of (6) new buildings for a total of (24) units and (1) administrative […]
Bids to be sought for sewer project in Sellwood neighborhood
The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed an ordinance that authorizes solicitation of bids for construction of the Sellwood Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.
Temme joins BIA of Clark County in managerial role
CONSTRUCTION The Building Industry Association of Clark County has named Elsa Temme its communications and outreach manager. She recently earned a bachelor’s degree in digital technology and culture from Washington […]
BIA of Clark County adds Wriston to board
CONSTRUCTION Erin J. Wriston has been elected to the Building Industry Association of Clark County board of directors. Wriston, a member of the BIA for 12 years, has more than […]
Lee now a project manager for Perlo Construction
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction has hired Jinyoung Lee as a project manager. He has four years of project management experience. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management from the University […]
Perlo Construction hires McCarty as project manager
CONSTRUCTION Tyler McCarty has joined Perlo Construction as a project manager. He has more than 12 years of industry experience, most recently with a focus on federal project pursuits and […]
Merrill named Oculus Inc. hospitality design leader
ARCHITECTURE Oculus Inc., a St. Louis-based architecture and interior design firm with a Portland office, has promoted Jaime Merrill to hospitality design leader. She will help enhance the firm’s hospitality […]
New York housing proposal elicits uproar in suburbia
Officials in areas dominated by single-family homes are opposing the governor’s plan to encourage development via various strategies.
The Fed vs. the market: Which one will have its way? | OP-ED
As the Federal Reserve carried out its battle against inflation, consequences arose that were unintended: The banking system suffered the biggest bank failure in years.
Washington state on track to ditch single-family zoning
A key housing bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has been approved by the state Senate.
Pence Construction: Department of Administrative Services Executive Building Renovation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Department of Administrative Services Executive Building Renovation Revised Date: Bids due 2:00 PM PST April 14, 2023 Invitation to Bid Bids will be received by General Contractor, Pence […]
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
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- 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















