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AI tools helping cities, states detect road hazards and boost safety
Municipalities are turning to AI dashcams and cellphone data to spot road hazards, identify damaged guardrails and improve safety as aging infrastructure worsens.
Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low
U.S. mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week recently. The 30-year rate sits at 6.26 percent as easing Treasury yields and Fed policy shape the outlook.
Hoffman Construction Company: Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Pence Contractors: Eugene Airport Concourse A Expansion
Project consists of a 7,000 sqft addition, and a mechanical system replacement for the existing terminal.
Slayden: Medford RWRF – EWP1
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Windsor Engineers expands into Portland
Windsor Engineers has opened its newest office in Portland.
$40.8 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | Nov. 24, 2025
A new construction permit is under inspection for construction of the Jamii Court Apartments on Southwest Barbur Boulevard.
In-N-Out restaurant project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 24, 2025
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for development of a burger restaurant with drive-thru service on Northeast Holman Street.
U.S. metro areas seeing more transit-oriented housing projects
Cities nationwide are expanding development of transit-oriented housing to boost affordability, reduce vehicle use, and meet growing demand for walkable, mixed-income communities.
The value of clearly expressing expectations up front | Opinion
High-performing, growth-oriented professionals want to elevate their knowledge and skills, build capacity and confidence in executing their role, and contribute to the organization’s success.
Howard S. Wright: PCC CA PSEB Renovation
6,000 sf TI at Cascade Campus Public Service Ed. Building, 30,000 sf roofing replacement & URM structural upgrades throughout existing 30,000 sf structure.
Hoffman Construction Company: Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
News
- $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
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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
