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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.
S & B James Construction Management: College Of The Siskiyous Student Housing
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JE Dunn Construction: Cityfleet Maintenance Facility
Remodel of existing 88,000 SF warehouse into a fleet maintenance facility for the City of Portland
Projects totaling $8 million in top bidders | Sept. 5, 2025
Gentry Civil Corp. won a $7,338,946 sewer bypass project.
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
Federal government to increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns
DOT will train 163 track inspectors to increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges.
Multifamily developer closes on Portland property
A local developer has closed on a Southeast Portland property and plans to build two multifamily buildings with 204 apartments.聽
August sizzles, then sputters. Uncertainty about Federal Reserve independence roils markets | Opinion
August saw record highs for stocks and gold as Fed independence faced political pressure, driving volatility and investor focus on diversification.
Bremik Construction Inc.: University of Oregon – Friendly Hall
UO Friendly Hall includes deferred maintenance (MEP), seismic safety and historic preservation upgrades; interior renovation; building addition; and site modifications to an existing building on the University of Oregon-Eugene Campus, originally built in 1893.
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
