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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.
Telltale signs of stress fractures in organizations | Opinion
Organizational stress often stems from heightened demand: rapid growth, constant change, competing initiatives, market or political pressures, leadership transitions, or any factors that increase the experience of instability.
$4.6 million health care facility in Portland building permits | March 23, 2026
A new construction permit was issued for a project in Southeast Portland. Plans call for building a one-story facility for Trillium Family Services and performing site work.
5-story mixed-use building in Portland land use review intakes | March 23, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to replace a church building in North Portland with an approximately 32,371-square-foot building.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Dallas High School Stadium Renovations
Dallas High School Stadium Renovations
Walsh Construction Co.: SEI Mississippi
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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $7.9 million in top bidders | March 20, 2026
Sound Transit is preparing to award a $6 million contract for transit center construction and roadwork in Burien, Washington.
A prime opportunity available for prime contractors | Opinion
Across the built environment, the next phase of progress will depend on broadened access to opportunity. It will also depend on how the industry, particularly prime contractors, supports women-owned businesses as they grow, compete and lead.
Pence Contractors: Redmond High School Modernization
Bid Package 2, Redmond, OR
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
