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Slayden Constructors: Brooks Hopmere Water System Improvements 鈥� GMP
Brooks Hopmere Water System Improvements 鈥� GMP
LMC Construction: Salishan/Hillside
LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for the Salishan and Hillside affordable housing renovation located in Tacoma, Washington.
Copper, lumber drive rising construction costs
Construction costs rose 2.7% in Q2, led by higher prices for copper and lumber. Data center demand fuels growth, but tariffs pose risks.
72-unit multifamily housing in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 1, 2025
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 2x procedure (planned development review) 鈥� pending聽 聽 […]
$16.95 million airport HVAC upgrade in Portland building permits | Sept. 1, 2025
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $2,800,000聽 Address: […]
Transportation budget special session gets off to rocky start
Oregon lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile road usage charge for electric vehicles to address transportation funding shortfalls.
Oregon鈥檚 Building Performance Standards: ODOE finalizes incentive program rules | Opinion
Oregon finalized building performance standards impacting commercial and multifamily real estate, with incentives for early compliance and efficiency.
JE Dunn Construction: Oregon State Police 鈥� Central Point, OR
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Engineering firm names new president
Engineering consultant firm DKS Associates has announced that Chris Maciejewski has been named president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6.
Projects totaling $4.4 million in top bidders | Aug. 29, 2025
A-1 Landscaping & Construction won a $3,353,770 contract for the Smith Cove Park Development project.
Small Portland firm finding the middle ground for housing projects
QUAD Architects is leading two middle housing projects on Division Street in Portland, showcasing efficient small-scale apartment design.
Hoffman Construction Company: Project Galaxy
Project Galaxy
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
