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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $23.3 million in top bidders | April 17, 2026
The city of Bend is preparing to award a $2.2 million contract for construction of major, crosstown bicycle routes.
Nearly $56 million in Portland Housing Bureau funds allocated
The Portland City Council has approved an ordinance allocating $55.9 million to the Portland Housing Bureau for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds will support various housing programs.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Chemeketa Community College – Building 7 Renovation
Abatement, Demolition, Cip Concrete (No Site Concrete), Reinforcing Steel, Masonry, Strutural Steel, Rough Carpentry, Storefront, Skylights, Earthwork And Utilities, Survey
Bull Run project’s sustainability honored by national nonprofit
The Bull Run water filtration project in Multnomah County recently received an award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The facility is expected to become operational in 2029.
Monmouth City Council OKs controversial land swap
The city plans to trade 90 acres of land within the urban growth boundary for 75 acres outside city limits. The goal is to accommodate projected housing growth, but numerous residents have expressed opposition.
Managing document discovery in construction disputes | Opinion
Parties and their counsel will often enter into ESI (electronically stored information) protocol agreements that spell out requirements for cooperation and transparency, as well as the processes the parties will take to meet their document discovery obligations.
Court upholds denial of Lane County development plan
The Oregon Court of Appeals last week affirmed the Land Use Board of Appeals' decision to block development of the CleanLane resource recovery facility in Goshen, southeast of Eugene.
JE Dunn Construction: Cityfleet Maintenance Facility
Remodel of existing 88,000 SF warehouse into a fleet maintenance facility for the City of Portland
Truebeck Construction: Ridgefield Community & Recreation Center
The Ridgefield Community & Recreation Center is a new facility of 45,055 sqft across two stories.
Fortis Construction Inc.: Newport High School Auditorium
Design-Builder Proposal Opportunity - Lincoln County School District
Pence Contractors: Goodwill Portland Headquarters Expansion
The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Concrete, Steel, Roofing, Casework, Interior Finishes, associated site improvements, and Design-Build Fire Suppression.
Millersburg emerges as hub for industrial development
The small town in the Willamette Valley is experiencing significant growth as companies such as Ball Corporation, Timberlab and others invest a combined $500 million in new facilities.
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
