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Hartley-Waltz Construction
Hartley-Waltz Construction LLC is a Portland contractor specializing in finish carpentry and energy-efficient building solutions, led by CEO Janelle Waltz.
Dream Team Junk Removal
Dream Team Junk Removal, a minority-owned company led by Cameron Hudson, serves Portland with residential and commercial cleanup services.
City of Roses Disposal & Recycling
City of Roses Disposal & Recycling, a Portland-based minority-owned company, advances sustainable waste solutions and community-focused growth.
McKinstry helping connect girls to trades in Oregon, Washington
Seattle-based McKinstry, via its Building Futures initiative, is investing $1 million into programs such as Girls Build geared to introduce girls and young women to the skilled trades.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $42.3 million in top bidders | March 27, 2026
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has awarded a $21.9 million contract for phase 2 of a fish hatchery improvement project.
Slayden: Philomath Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Philomath Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Advanced Tribal
Advanced Tribal LLC, a minority-owned design-build firm led by Leon Araiza, expands workforce and training in heavy civil and commercial construction.
Pre-apprenticeship training in Oregon prisons may soon end
Dozens of inmates have graduated from the U-PACT program, which prepares them for careers in the building trades. But funding for the program is due to run out later this year.
Building Blocks: Trinity Place
Construction is under way on the three-story, 49,174-square-foot Trinity Place workforce housing development in Sisters.
To pay or not to pay: navigating paid time off and protected leave | Opinion
Consider a quick rundown of what is permitted and what isn’t, depending on the leave law that applies to a particular employee’s leave of absence.
Jennifer Ellis | CIDA Architects & Engineers
CIDA Architects and Engineers has promoted Jennifer Ellis to interior design manager. She has more than 21 years of experience in the industry.
Kotek forms bipartisan group to address transportation funding
A bipartisan work group convened by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will review current spending, address declining gas tax revenues, and draft a report by year-end to guide legislation for the 2027 session.
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
