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Pros and cons of arbitration clauses in construction contracts | Opinion
Mandatory arbitration clauses are increasingly common in construction contracts. Before signing a contract with such a clause, consider the big picture.
Projects totaling $66.5 million in top bidders | Sept. 12, 2025
Sound Transit is preparing to award a $48.1 million contract for a transit center improvement project in Renton, Washington.
World’s oldest operating drive-in theater revived
A Pennsylvania couple saved Shankweiler鈥檚, which opened in 1934, by blending romance, history, and community into a thriving business.
Florida building collapse tied to pool deck flaws, NIST says
A federal probe has found that pool deck flaws likely triggered the 2021 condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida that killed 98. The final NIST report is due in 2026.
Oregon projects win DeMuro Awards for preservation
Nine projects in Oregon are being honored by Restore Oregon for excellence in historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
Skanska: City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
Pence Construction: Molalla Middle School Replacement
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Kotek directs seismic improvements to state buildings
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order Monday directing an administrative agency to develop a plan to ensure new state government buildings meet strong seismic safety standards.
Rhode Island, Connecticut sue over wind farm project halt
The states and the project's developer recently sued the Trump administration for stopping work on Revolution Wind, which was expected to power 350,000 homes.
Agritourism and farmland preservation collide (virtually) | Opinion
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek initiated rulemaking to provide clearer lines as to just what was permitted within the confines of existing state laws protecting farmland.
$42.7 million facility upgrade in Portland building permits | Sept. 8, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for the improvement of an industrial facility in North Portland. The work will involve dismantling and removing equipment.
Pump station upgrades in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 8, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a project to improve pump stations in Northeast Portland.
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
