Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Newswire
Contractor backlog reaches nine months
Contractor backlog rose to 9.1 months in may, driven by nationwide data center investments, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.
Historic ski lodge nears restoration finish
The historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is nearing the finish of a seven-year restoration, with a public reopening targeted for winter 2026.
Engineering firm sued after landslide damages homes
Homeowners and a builder sued a Springfield engineering firm after a Moon Mountain landslide in Eugene left three homes uninhabitable and caused millions in losses.
Owner says unlicensed waste pit is for farm use
Owner of an unlicensed waste pit near Aurora argues filling it with soil is farm use, as Marion County disputes zoning, permits and paid dumping claims.
How interior designers are planning for tariffs
Interior designers shared how they are feeling about – and preparing for – the tariffs in response to an Instagram post from the Interior Design Community last week.
Tribes reach for the sun, start from ground up
On an unseasonably hot day in mid-October, three apprentices learning to install solar panels clambered on the roof of a community building in the small township of Wakpala, on the Standing Rock Reservation.
Construction experts suggest being proactive with ESG policies
As employees, tenants and investors give more consideration to a business’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, construction and real estate companies need to be proactive with their strategies and policies, according to industry experts.
AGC’s Sandherr to retire in March, Shoaf to serve as next CEO
Stephen E. Sandherr, the CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), on Monday announced he will retire in spring of 2024 after serving in commercial construction leadership for nearly 30 years. The association’s chief operating officer, Jeffrey Shoaf, will step in as the next CEO.
OSHA requires federal contractors, subs to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8
Federal officials are requiring contractors and subcontractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 under a mandate President Joe Biden issued in early September.
2 Oregon projects win Wood Design Awards
WoodWorks - Wood Products Council has announced the winners of its 2021 Wood Design Awards, which include two projects in Oregon.
ASCE: US infrastructure spending gap has grown since 2016
A report released Tuesday from the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that America's inadequate infrastructure could cause a $23 trillion decline in business productivity over the next two decades if it's not addressed.
Andersen Construction wrapping up work on Portland’s 140 SW Columbia building (PHOTOS)
Despite the ongoing pandemic-related shifts taking place in the construction industry, residential projects are still helping move things forward into 2021.
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

















