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Construction trade group appoints new president
Professional Business Development Group's new president is Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee. He joins CEO Kenechi Onyeagusi as the association鈥檚 leadership.
Swinerton Builders: Holgate Library Bid Package B 鈥� All Remaining Scopes
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Holgate Library Bid Package B 鈥� All Remaining Scopes Portland, OR BIDS DUE: September 7th, 2022 at 5:00PM Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for The Holgate Library […]
Swinerton Builders: Midland Library Bid Package A 鈥揈lectrical
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Midland Library Bid Package A 鈥揈lectrical Portland, OR BIDS DUE: September 2nd at 5:00PM Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for The Midland Library Project, 32000 SF renovation […]
R&H Construction names Rayon project accountant
CONSTRUCTION Athena Rayon is now a project accountant for R&H Construction. She will lead the accounting, financial analysis and client support for the firm鈥檚 project teams. Rayon has 10 years […]
Casey promoted by R&H Construction
CONSTRUCTION R&H Construction has promoted Brian Casey to superintendent in its Central Oregon office.聽Since joining R&H in 2015, Casey has served as a journey-level carpenter and foreman on projects ranging […]
R&H Construction promotes Lundquist
CONSTRUCTION R&H Construction has elevated Trenton Lundquist to assistant project manager for its buildings group. He will focus on managing budgets and assisting trade partner coordination on-site. Lundquist is currently […]
Bourgeois named project manager by R&H Construction
CONSTRUCTION Kim Bourgeois is now a project manager for R&H Construction鈥檚 special projects group. During 27 years with the firm, she has filled several field roles, including superintendent and project […]
Velazco now an R&H Construction project manager
CONSTRUCTION R&H Construction has promoted Raul Velazco to project manager. He will provide project management for the Freewell project in Portland鈥檚 Slabtown neighborhood. Velazco has more than nine years of […]
Federal dollars to help pay for megaproject’s design work
The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project has received a $5 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant.
One of these houses is not like the other
In North Dakota, researchers are looking to determine whether hemp can be a viable alternative in construction.
OP-ED: Issues in an industry still plagued by shortages of materials and labor
There are several ways owners and contractors can protect themselves from market risk, such as effective communication.
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
