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To maintain quiet, consider including an anti-SLAPP waiver | Opinion
A recent Oregon Supreme Court opinion highlights a significant barrier to enforcement of many agreements: Oregon鈥檚 anti-SLAPP statute 鈥� ORS 31.150-.155.
Projects totaling $19 million in top bidders | Sept. 19, 2025
Washington State Ferries has awarded a $12.5 million contract for construction of a new welding shop.
No construction contract is standard 鈥� terms matter | Opinion
Whether developing a skyscraper, renovating an existing commercial space, or building a dream vacation home, one rule should remain constant: no construction contract is standard.
Beachfront stilt house collapses into ocean surf
After Tuesday's event in the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the total number of houses claimed by the Atlantic Ocean in the past five years is now 12.
Atlanta civil rights museum expands with new galleries
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will reopen Nov. 8. A $60 million project is providing new galleries, education programs and immersive exhibits.
Affordable housing planned at Willow Creek transit hub
Mercy Housing and IRCO are developing a 118-unit building with an early learning center on TriMet property in Hillsboro.
Ford to move Dearborn headquarters after 70 years
The giant automaker will relocate its world headquarters to a new 2.1-million-square-foot campus in November, not far from the iconic Glass House.
$16.9 million HVAC upgrade in Portland building permits | Sept. 15, 2025
Two alteration permits were issued for HVAC improvements at Portland International Airport.
8-story building proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 15, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct in Southeast Portland a 120,000-square-foot building with 143 affordable housing units.
Steelhead announces facility expansion and strategic growth initiatives
Steelhead Metal & Fab LLC announced today the construction of a new fabrication facility at its Salem, Oregon campus.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Gervais Middle School Addition & Renovations
Gervais Middle School Addition & Renovations
Bremik Construction Inc.: Clifford Apartments
The Clifford Apartments project involves the complete renovation of an existing four-story building with a basement.
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 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
