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$5.1 million school improvement in Portland building permits | July 27, 2026
An alteration permit was issued for redevelopment of the Jackson Middle School track and field facility, in the West Portland Park neighborhood.
Williams & Russell project in Portland land use review intakes | July 27, 2026
A type 2 procedure (design review with modifications) is pending for construction of a three-story, 21,646-square-foot building featuring cross-laminated timber.
Walsh Construction Co: Alyssa Daye Gardens 3326 SE 89th Avenue
Portland, OR 97266
Divisive $5.1 billion data center proposal emerges in Salem
Silicon Valley-based Verrus has pitched the development, currently in early planning, for 75 acres in southeast Salem. The project has sparked both community support for economic benefits and opposition over environmental concerns.
Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
I recently visited the Portland camp of Girls Build, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Katie Hughes, founder and executive director of the nonprofit, enthusiastically led me through the stations.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $16.6 million in top bidders | July 24, 2026
Christmas Valley Park and Recreation District has awarded a $3.1 million contract for airport runway reconstruction.
Hoffman Construction Company: Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Bid Package: #3 Earthwork and Utilities
Colas Hoffman Construction Company: Jefferson HS Modernization
Bid Package: #5 Structural Steel
Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
Regardless of the number of employees who work remotely or on what schedule, employers should be sure that they maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Lake Oswego multifamily building fetches $66 million
Sentinel Real Estate has acquired the 158-unit Willow Apartments. It was designed by GBD Architects and built by Deacon Construction before opening in 2024.
272-unit student housing project progressing near UO in Eugene
Landmark Properties of Athens, Georgia and CrossHarbor Capital Partners of Boston are leading development of a large building on property that formerly held a PeaceHealth hospital.
Teresa Kruse | Bassetti Architects
Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects, has hired Teresa Kruse as project architect in Portland.
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 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
