Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Home renovation spending rises despite economic fears
U.S. homeowners boost renovation spending as home sales stall. Aging homes and high mortgage rates drive demand for repairs despite rising costs.
House GOP bill slashes clean energy tax credits
House Republicans pass a bill cutting clean energy tax credits and boosting fossil fuels, challenging Biden’s climate law. Senate vote expected soon.
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursday.
Lease of mind: Why developers should consider lease options in real estate agreements | Opinion
Before leasing land, it is important for developers to understand the benefits of using a lease-option structure instead of jumping straight into a leasehold.
Port of Vancouver breaks ground on soda ash facility
The Port of Vancouver is building a $90M soda ash export facility with state-of-the-art systems, boosting U.S. capacity and supporting global trade.
Andersen Construction wins Clackamas hospital job
Andersen Construction has won the contract to build a new hospital tower at Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas.
Potential US semiconductor manufacturing boom complicated by economic policies
Before "America First" became the Trump administration's mandate for foreign policy and trade, one sector was already working to bring business back to the United States: the semiconductor industry.
Leave administration 101: laws, documentation, obligations | Opinion
Having a general understanding of the protected leaves available to employees and the best practices for leave administration will help employers stay on the right track the next time an employee requests leave.
Swinerton Builders: MCL Hollywood Library Refresh
Swinerton Builders is requesting subcontractor bids for MCL Hollywood Library Refresh
Slayden: SSSD WWTP Improvements – EWA2
Scopes of work currently bidding include: Electrical Gear Procurement, Standby Diesel Engine Generator Procurement, & Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) Procurement
Pence Contractors: Paint & Wallcovering, Deschutes County Courthouse Expansion
Bids will be received by General Contractor, Pence Contractors, 1051 NW Bond St, Suite 310, Bend, OR 97701 by the time and date listed above.
Oregon awarded $6.85M in EPA brownfield cleanup grants
EPA awards $6.85M in brownfield grants to Oregon cities for site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment, supporting seven communities statewide.
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















