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Eugene sends ban on fossil-fuel infrastructure to voters
A measure to ban fossil-fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings in Eugene will appear on the city’s November ballot.
Julie Su and you: possible impacts of new Labor Department head | OP-ED
To stave off companies’ frustrations related to national employment law changes, here is a proper heads-up on four areas of law that may be impacted by Julie Su.
10 important uses of artificial intelligence in construction | OP-ED
AI technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing are being used to automate construction processes, increase safety, and improve efficiency.
Building Blocks: Parklane Park expansion
A long-awaited expansion of a Southeast Portland park will increase its size from 5 acres to 25 acres. It will gain numerous amenities and hundreds of new trees.
Ex-hotel in Portland to be replaced by affordable housing
After the Portland Value Inn is razed, Community Partners for Affordable Housing will develop on the property a five-story, 98-unit building.
11W arrives with office space, apartments and more
More residential and commercial tenants are being sought for the latest tower to join downtown Portland.
$2.8 million library project in Portland building permits | April 3, 2023
An alteration permit was issued for improvements at Multnomah Country’s Central Library, in downtown Portland.
7 new project proposals in Portland land use review intakes | April 3, 2023
A type 3 procedure (historic resource review) is pending for a proposed eight-story, 172,000-square-foot building with 165 residential units and ground-floor retail space.
Swinerton Builders: Blue Lake Park Operations and Maintenance Facility Bid
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Blue Lake Park Operations and Maintenance Facility Bid Package A – Earthwork, Site Utilities and Site Demolition Portland, OR BIDS DUE: April 10th, 2023 at 12:00PM Swinerton Builders […]
R&G Excavating, Inc.: City Of Boardman, Oregon Water System Improvements
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED CITY OF BOARDMAN, OREGON WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II – COLLECTOR WELL NO. 3 PUMP STATION, BOOSTER PUMP STATION, AND 1 MILLION GALLON RESERVOIR 2023 BIDS DUE: April […]
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















