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$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.
Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department Headquarters and Station # 41
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Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department Headquarters and Station # 41
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Skanska: University of Oregon – Portland Campus Child Behavioral Health Building
Bid Package #3
Matthew Palmateer | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Matthew Palmateer as a structural designer. He has a civil engineering degree from the University of Portland.
Justin Kittelson | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Justin Kittelson as a project engineer II. He has substantial experience working across across wood, concrete, and steel systems on a range of project types.
Jeremy Ulibarri | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design, recently promoted Jeremy Ulibarri to project engineer II in recognition of his contributions. He has served the firm for five years.
Cooper Curry | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has added Cooper Curry as a structural designer in its Phoenix office. He has a degree from Washington State University.
Alex Mason | VLMK Engineering + Design
VLMK Engineering + Design has hired Alex Mason as marketing and people & culture coordinator. She has a background in communications, event planning and design.
Herrejon Rebar
Herrejon Rebar LLC, led by Patricia Herrejon, is a minority-owned firm specializing in rebar reinforcing with significant revenue growth and community focus.
Mixed-use project planned for Butterfly Lot in downtown Eugene
Paradigm Properties is looking to develop a building as tall as 12 stories with up to 100 market-rate residential units, retail space, restaurant space, and possibly office space.
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
