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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.
Trauma-informed design principles used for Portland project
A social service provider is now operating its day shelter and community center in a new home in Northwest Portland.
Affordable housing coming to Powellhurst-Gilbert area
New construction financing 鈥 not to exceed $8,913,411 鈥 has been authorized by the Portland City Council for Powellhurst Place.
Hoffman Construction: St. Helens High School Addition and Renovation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED St. Helens High School Addition and Renovation St. Helens, OR Bid Package: #6- Steel & Other Miscellaneous Work Pre-Bid Meeting: August 16th 1:00pm Bids Due: August 30th 2:00pm […]
Rush joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Jason Rush as a project coordinator. He will collaborate with the engineering and civil teams on a variety of design projects. Rush has […]
VLMK Engineering + Design hires Fasano
ENGINEERING Simone Fasano recently joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an administrative assistant. She will support staff by assisting various administrative efforts. Fasano has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture, with […]
Jordan Ramis adds Damgen as land use planner
LAW Chris Damgen has joined Jordan Ramis PC as a land use planner. He will work across multiple practices, including land use, real estate, and environmental and natural resources. Damgen […]
Emerio Design adds Graham to fill specialist role
ENGINEERING Guy Graham has joined the Emerio Design team as senior project/construction specialist. He has worked in the engineering field since 1982, leading public works departments, wastewater divisions, and design […]
News
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- 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
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