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Land use review intakes for Jan. 23, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a three-story creative office building in Northeast Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for Jan. 23, 2023
A $42.1 million new construction permit was issued for Alder 9 -- a nine-story, 159-unit mixed-use building poised to rise in Southeast Portland.
Raimore Construction: Mill Park Development
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Raimore Construction Contractor: Raimore Construction Project: Mill Park Development Due Date: February 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm Raimore is currently taking bid proposals for the scopes of Landscaping […]
Construction economists find some materials costs, input prices dropping
Fuel, lumber, steel and trucking costs were on the decline while materials like copper, aluminum and concrete rose last month in the latest Associated General Contractors of America analysis.
Girard promoted to civil engineer by 3J Consulting
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has promoted Taryn Girard to civil engineer. He joined 3J in 2019 and received his Oregon professional engineering license in 2023. Please send your 91ÊÓÆµ People announcements […]
3J Consulting adds Wyant as senior inspector
ENGINEERING Darrell Wyant has joined 3J Consulting as senior inspector. He will provide on-site construction inspection and act as a conduit between 3J’s designs and project sites. Wyant has more […]
Toops joins 3J Consulting as civil technician
ENGINEERING 3J Consulting has hired Sophia Toops as a civil technician. She will work on a variety of projects, including those with a transportation, utility, school, commercial or residential focus. […]
3J Consulting hires Gering as planner
ENGINEERING Journie Gering has joined 3J Consulting as a planner. Her experience includes internships with the city of Tigard’s Community Planning Department and the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services. Gering […]
3J Consulting promotes Starker to civil engineer
ENGINEERING Zach Starker of 3J Consulting has received a promotion to civil engineer. He has more than eight years of civil design experience. Starker recently attained his professional engineering license […]
12-story building proposed for tiny West End site
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday offered generally favorable reviews of plans for a development on about one-eighth of a block.
Upgrades coming for affordable housing building
The city of Portland has authorized the transfer of the Fairfield Apartments, along with up to $8.5 million, to Home Forward for improvement and preservation of affordable housing.
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

















