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Vitus Construction, Inc.: Ruch Exterior Accessibility Upgrades
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Ruch Exterior Accessibility Upgrades 156 Upper Applegate Road 鈥 Jacksonville, Oregon 97530 Bids Due: Tuesday, March 7th by 4:00 pm Email bids to: [email protected] **Prevailing Wage Rates Apply** […]
Skanska: Beaverton High School Replacement
SUB-CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS Beaverton High School Replacement 鈥 MEP Trade Partners Proposal Due Date: March 10, 2023 by 2:00pm PST Skanska is requesting Subcontractor proposals for the Beaverton High School Replacement […]
JE Dunn Construction: Oregon State Police, Central Point Of铿乧e Renovation & Addition
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon State Police, Central Point Of铿乧e Renovation & Addition Bid Package #1A: Earthwork & Utilities Bid Proposal Responses due 2:00pm PST, March 16, 2023 JE Dunn is taking […]
Winter storms sow more chaos, shut down much of Portland
The nearly 11 inches of snow that fell in Portland amounted to the second snowiest day in the city's history.
Night with NAWIC fundraiser returns
The Portland chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will hold its annual Night with NAWIC fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland.
Oregon’s tax revenue forecast exceeds expectations
Oregon's tax revenue forecast has jumped again, potentially giving state lawmakers more money to spend in the next budget and driving up the likely state tax rebate that taxpayers could receive next year, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported Wednesday.
Oregon lawmakers propose $200M for homelessness, housing
Democratic lawmakers in Oregon have proposed a $200 million spending package to tackle homelessness and housing as the state struggles to build more homes and move a growing number of people off the streets.
Construction begins on Midland Library; one of 8 planned projects
Multnomah County Library has broken ground for construction on Midland Library, one of its first library building projects after voters approved a capital bond.
OSU student earns ASCE 2023 New Faces in Civil Engineering honor
Brendan Gilbreth, an Oregon State University student, has been recognized as one of the American Society of Civil Engineers鈥 2023 New Faces of Civil Engineering in the Collegiate category.
Linfield University鈥檚 new science center overcomes hurdles聽
The renovation and build-out of Linfield University鈥檚 new state-of-the-art science center had the usual construction hurdles -- and some that were exclusive to the project itself.
Employee termination best practices: exit interviews and final paychecks | OP-ED
Exit interviews are a very useful tool and can provide valuable information to an employer to help avoid future claims and improve employee retention.
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 鈥 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














