Recent Articles from 91视频 Staff
How firms can better respond to DEI questions (part two) | Opinion
For this second look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) criteria for proposals, I interviewed Hanna Emerson-Steed, the director and chief procurement officer at Oregon State University.
US home sales hit fastest pace since March
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November to their fastest pace since March with home shoppers encouraged by a wider selection of properties on the market, even as mortgage rates mostly ticked higher.
Construction industry prepares for regulatory changes
The incoming Trump administration will have the opportunity to loosen environmental regulations affecting construction and real estate development, including draft rules not finalized by President Joe Biden before leaving office.聽
Home Accents Today acquires Furniture Lighting & D茅cor
91视频, the parent company of 91视频 Oregon,聽a sister publication of聽Furniture Today, last month acquired industry trade publication Furniture Lighting & D茅cor聽from Scranton Gillette Communications, a deal that unites two powerhouse home furnishings brands.
The bite-size goals and sweet improvements of PIPs | Opinion
Consider the following six steps toward achieving success with a PIP 鈥 aka a performance improvement plan.
Commercial building renovation in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 30, 2024
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Early assistance 鈥 application聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 […]
$4.2 million affordable multifamily housing in Portland building permits | Dec. 30, 2024
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: $4,175,717 聽聽 […]
What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But there are other shifts owners should keep on their radar.
Proposed tariffs could target鈥痶he construction industry from many angles
Construction companies watching material prices should brace for uncertainty, according to experts, as president-elect Donald Trump vows tariffs on the country鈥檚 primary suppliers.鈥
Coffman Excavation: Port of Portland Portland Intl Airport Taxiway A West Rehabilitation Bid
Coffman Excavation is bidding a project called 鈥淧ortland International Airport Taxiway A West Rehabilitation鈥 to the Port of Portland as the Prime Contractor.
$61.5 million in top bidders | Dec. 27, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Are mass timber buildings going higher?
A material that's been around since people built shelters 鈥 wood 鈥 is increasingly being proposed for low- and mid-rise buildings.
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
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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


















