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Bailey named chair of BIA of Clark County committee
CONSTRUCTION The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County has named Melissa Bailey of PNW Fire Protection chair of the Building Futures Foundation鈥檚 Scholarship Committee. She has served on the […]
New heights for mass-timber affordable housing
A project team is looking beyond five-over-two construction with its eight-story project in Portland鈥檚 Gateway neighborhood.
OP-ED: How teams can achieve authenticity in their workplaces
If we are going to create work communities that thrive, we need to foster the kind of camaraderie that is deeper than a happy hour, potluck, or surface conversations.
Land use review intakes for Nov. 28, 2022
Design review with modifications is pending for a proposal to construct a seven-story, 144-unit apartment building in Southeast Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for Nov. 28, 2022
A $30.7 million permit was issued for construction of the five-story, 151-unit multifamily building on the northern block of the Slabtown Savier site.
Air pollution monitoring to increase for Oregon communities
Two of Oregon's most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities 鈥� one in Portland and the other on the south coast 鈥� are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution.
Proposal targets bus transportation reliability
A Bus Rapid Transit project is being proposed for Tualatin Valley Highway from Beaverton to Forest Grove. A locally preferred alternative will be selected by Hillsboro's steering committee in May or June.
A roundup of top bidders for Nov. 23, 2022
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Hoffman Construction: Capitol Accessibility Maintenance & Safety 鈥淐AMS鈥� Phase Ill
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Capitol Accessibility Maintenance & Safety 鈥淐AMS鈥� Phase Ill Bids Due: December 20th 2:00pm Bid Package: #5 All Other Work Pre-Bid Meeting: November 29th On site 9:30am (Interior scopes) […]
Andersen Construction: Albina Branch Library
SUB BIDS REQUESTED Multnomah County Albina Branch Library 216 NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97212 Proposals Due: 12/16/22 Trade Package #2 Selective Demo, Mass Demo, Abatement, Earthwork & Site Utilities […]
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
