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Black community ownership drives Albina redevelopment
1803 Fund officials and others on Tuesday outlined a major plan to redevelop Lower Albina and transform the historic Portland neighborhood.
Hong Kong fire probe finds unsafe scaffolding materials
The investigation into a deadly fire at a complex of high-rises in the Tai Po District has revealed unsafe netting around scaffolding set up for renovations.
What HB 3137 means for Oregon real estate professionals | Opinion
The legislation, signed into law in June 2025, introduces new oversight structures, education requirements, and rules for team operations.
$26.4 million hospital renovation in Portland building permits | Dec. 1, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for the remodel of the eighth-floor emergency department at OHSU Hospital, in Southwest Portland.
Planned pump station upgrades in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 1, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a Bureau of Environmental Services project to improve the 101st Avenue Pump Station.
Swinerton Builders: Motor Pool HVAC Upgrade and Re-Roofing Project
Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for Motor Pool HVAC Upgrade and Re-Roofing Project
Bouten Construction Company: Morrow County Courthouse Replacement
Morrow County Courthouse Replacement
Hoffman Construction: DPW Project No. 19607 SW Vets Home Boise
Includes Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Traffic Coating, Arch Metal, Paint, Flagpoles, Laundry Equip, Window Coverings, Ext Signage, CLSM and Install of OFCI Items
Portland multifamily building fetches $14 million
A 63-unit apartment building in the Buckman neighborhood has sold for a discount from its only prior transaction.
Northwest Portland site becoming new Sunshine Division HQ
Sunshine Division is moving into a former flooring facility that will allow the nonprofit to expand food storage and volunteer space.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $14.7 million in top bidders | Nov. 26, 2025
The city of Tualatin is preparing to award an $8.7 million contract for construction of a reservoir and pump station.
The December question every leader should anticipate | Opinion
Most of the time, purpose just needs to be reminded, reinforced, and spoken out loud by someone who sees what people bring to an organization.
News
- 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
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- 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 — 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
















