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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $18.5 million in top bidders | April 3, 2026
Washington County is preparing to award a $15.9 million contract for a project involving a bridge replacement and other work.
Thin Mints and non-competes: attention needed | Opinion
Under a new law signed March 23 by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, employers won’t be able to use non-competes starting in June 2027 — and they’ll also have to provide specific notices by October 2027.
Mackenzie Commercial Contractors: Oakland School District Oakland High School Classroom Wing Seismic Retrofit
McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Inc., acting as Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Oakland School District, is soliciting subcontractor bids for the Oakland High School Classroom Wing Seismic Retrofit Project.
RJ Ramos
RJ Ramos, a minority-owned contractor in Oregon, expands its electrical and contracting portfolio with projects like PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment.
Nexus Electrical Group
Nexus Electrical Group, a minority-owned contractor in Beaverton, grows its commercial and residential electrical services with a focus on diversity and training.
J.A. Mechanical
J.A. Mechanical LLC, a family-owned HVAC contractor in Oregon, achieved a milestone with a seven-story, 94-unit building while focusing on Latino workforce development.
Investor purchases 1-year-old multifamily property near Salem
An apartment complex recently built in the Salem-Keizer area has sold for $39.3 million to a regional investor.
Use of mass timber expanding in health care projects
Cross-laminated timber and similar materials are gaining traction in health care facilities such as the Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion in Astoria.
$6.2 million parking garage renovation on tap in Salem
Construction is set to begin April 6 at the Marion Parkade in downtown Salem. Work will take place in phases to maintain partial access to the structure.
Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland gaining Chinese memorial
Construction has commenced on the Lone Fir Chinese Memorial in Southeast Portland. It will honor the memories of more than 3,100 people of Chinese ancestry once buried there.
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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
