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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鈥檚 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.
A roundup of top bidders for Jan. 20, 2023
The city of Dayton has awarded a $5.9 million contract for replacement of a utility bridge's main span.
Weitman Excavation seeking experienced Senior Estimator to join our Team
SR. ESTIMATOR- HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION- SHERWOOD, OR Weitman Excavation seeking experienced Senior Estimator to join our Team. The ideal candidate is skilled & accurate estimator, passionate about construction Weitman鈥檚 goal […]
PacWave South construction set to start soon
The final major pieces of the contract to build a wave energy test facility off the coast of Newport are now in place, paving the way for completion of the Oregon State University-led project.
Oregon promotes financial aid for cleanups
The Brownfields Properties Revitalization Fund has forgivable loans available to reimburse private owners or operators for remediation on eligible development projects.
Federal OSHA increases penalty amounts
Violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules will come at a higher cost now that the Department of Labor has increased fines.
Barlow now conservation organization’s district manager
GOVERNMENT The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District鈥檚 board of directors has selected Lynn Barlow as its new district manager. She follows Jim Cathcart, who died in May 2022. […]
Ebert joins Chambers Construction as project manager
CONSTRUCTION Eugene-based Chambers Construction has hired Kevin Ebert as project manager. He recently relocated from California and now has more than 30 years of industry experience. Ebert has served as […]
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
