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An unusual development in the education sector
Some school districts are building affordable housing in bids to retain teachers and other personnel.
OP-ED: The leadership recipe: make daily progress toward that mountain
Neil Gaiman offered this advice: 鈥淲hen I truly was not sure what to do, I could stop, and think about whether it was taking me toward or away from the mountain.鈥
Nominations sought for annual 91视频 Women of Vision program
Currently, nominations are being accepted for women who are shaping the built environment with their technical skill, leadership, mentorship, community involvement, and creation of opportunities for the next generation.
$17.8M housing complex opens near Idaho border
Officials hailed the opening of a 56-unit affordable housing development in Ontario on Friday.
Having Authority – and Being Responsible – for Another in Construction
By Gary Christensen and Linda Degman, Miller Nash LLP Some folks just don鈥檛 get it 鈥 especially doctors. Classic case: healthcare construction. A doctor happens by the new medical office […]
Hoffman Construction: Capitol Accessibility聽 Maintenance & Safety (鈥淐AMS鈥) Phase III
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Capitol Accessibility聽 Maintenance & Safety (鈥淐AMS鈥) Phase III Salem, OR Pre-Bid Meeting:聽 July 21st 10:00am Bids Due:聽 August 11th 2:00pm Bid Package: #3 Demo, Concrete & ExcavationBid Documents: […]
GBC Construction: Oregon State University Softball Score Board
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon State University Softball Score Board Bids Due on 7/28/22 @ 2:00 p.m. Bids Due on 7/28/22@ 2:00 p.m. to GBC Construction [email protected] 1925 NW 9th St, Corvallis, […]
OSHA responds to increase in trench deaths with call for criminal referrals
Responding to a steep increase in deaths from trenching accidents, federal officials are planning to go after negligent contractors with referrals for criminal prosecutions and other increased penalties.
Officials green-light advancing Interstate Bridge Replacement program
The Interstate Bridge replacement project saw major wins this week when all eight partner agencies 鈥 Portland City Council, Vancouver City Council, C-TRAN, Metro Council, the Port of Portland, the Port of Vancouver, and the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) 鈥 voted to move the project forward.
OP-ED: What if you need to do a layoff? Practical steps for reductions in force
Given the current economic uncertainty, our regional developers and builders could also feel the adverse impacts of an increase in layoffs.
Letter to the editor: Supporting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will help beat the heat
Oregon's infamous heat wave during the summer of 2021 was record-breaking, but it won't be for long. Scientists expect that, given current trends, Oregon's temperatures will increase by 6 degrees by 2050 during the summer.
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














