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Land use review intakes for Dec. 28, 2022
Design Review (type 2 procedure) is pending for 2631 N.W. Upshur St., Portland.
O’Bryant Square revitalization moves forward with demolition
The first step toward reopening O'Bryant Square -- demolition of the current structure -- is moving forward.
Commercial building and facility permits for Dec. 27, 2022
A $33 million building permit has been issued for the Slabtown Savier development in Portland.
OP-ED: Seeking a culture of courage? Try failing bigger and celebrating more
It takes courage to push the edges of one鈥檚 comfort zone. It is in this space we ignite the excitement of learning 鈥 of cultivating our potential.
3 Washington state electric substations vandalized
Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said.
Oregon bans sales of new gas-powered passenger cars by 2035
Policymakers for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have approved a rule that prohibits the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles in Oregon by 2035.
Tribe in Oregon to get $24M to replace faulty water facility
Two federal agencies have announced a significant allocation of funds to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for a water treatment plant.
Swinerton Builders: Multnomah County Central Library Refresh
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Multnomah County Central Library Refresh Portland, OR BIDS DUE: February 7th, 2023 at 3:00PM Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for the Multnomah County Central Library Tenant Improvement, […]
Andersen Construction: Benson High School Modernization
INVITATION TO BID Benson High School Modernization 546 NE 12th Ave, Portland OR 97232 Bids are due on Friday, January 13th, 2023, at 2:00PM Trade Package #7 100% Construction Documents […]
Skanska: Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) Proposal Due Date: December 22, 2022 – 2pm PST The Following Scopes are bidding from this package: WC#12 […]
News
- $431 million infrastructure project proposed in Eugene
- 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
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













