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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 […]
Kellcon: Redmond High School Capital Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Redmond School District 02J – Redmond High School Capital Improvements Bids Due: April 27th, 2023 – Subcontractor Bids Due Project Name: Redmond School District 02J – Redmond High […]
GBC Construction: Seven Oak Middle School
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED BID PACKAGE 2 Lebanon Community Schools Seven Oak Middle School Bid Due: April 26, 2023 @ 2:00 PM GBC Construction [email protected] Bid Documents available at: 91ÊÓÆµ Plan Center, […]
Portland law firm adds shareholder, changes name
A boutique law firm known for its work on commercial real estate transactions and development has added litigator Cody Hoesly as a shareholder.
Oregon Legislature weighs in on housing regulation — should we worry? | OP-ED
By all accounts, these proposals have taken a front-row seat in the legislative arena and will be a measure of the effectiveness of the new governor and Legislature.
What’s next for mass timber?
Three professionals involved with the industry recently answered questions from the Daily Journal of Commerce.
Would-be developer receives prison sentence
James W. Millegan of McMinnville, who at one time planned to build a large equestrian center in Yamhill County, last week was sentenced for evading payment of more than $2.5 million in personal income taxes.
University building proposal in Portland land use review intakes | April 10, 2023
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to construct a new two-to-three-story nursing and academic building on Warner Pacific University's campus in Southeast Portland.
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















