Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
AIA sees slower construction spending in 2025
Spending on nonresidential buildings will increase more than 7 percent this year, but market challenges will limit growth to 2 percent in 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects’ newly released midyear Consensus Construction Forecast.
Affordable housing in the works at a PCC campus
Construction crews are expected to break ground late this year on a four-story, 124-unit affordable housing development in Southeast Portland.
Stacy & Witbeck: Berrydale Park And 89th & Taylor Lid Improvement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED BERRYDALE PARK and 89th & TAYLOR LID IMPROVEMENT CITY OF PORTLAND SUB-BID DUE DATE: July 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM Berrydale Park and 89th & Taylor LID, SE […]
Pence Contractors: PeaceHealth Lifepoint Rehab Hospital
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED PeaceHealth Lifepoint Rehab Hospital Springfield, OR Bids Due: 2PM PST Wednesday 7/17/24 Project is a new 67,000 square feet green field rehabilitation hospital in Springfield, OR. Send bids […]
Hoffman Construction: UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football)
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football) Eugene, OR Pre-Bid Meeting (Virtual): July 23rd at 10:00am Bids Due: August 13th at 2:00pm Bid Package: #2 Steel Modeling, Façade […]
2G Construction: Haceta Water People’s Utility District
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED District Office and Shop Building Haceta Water People’s Utility District Bids Due: July 30th by 2:00 PM P.O. Box 11735 Eugene, OR 97440 (541) 689-3850 [email protected] 2G Construction […]
77 university housing units coming to Newport
A three-story residential building is being constructed near Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center.
After seven years, a multifamily building opens
A project team has delivered the 126-unit Merx building in Northwest Portland after successfully navigating various challenges.
Biden wants 5 percent cap on annual rent increases, critics say more construction needed
President Joe Biden is ready to propose a 5 percent cap on annual rent increases for tenants of major landlords as he tries to show he's doing something about the high cost of housing, according to a person familiar with the plan.
$46.2 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | July 15, 2024
Three permits are under review for construction of a three-building, 150-unit apartment complex in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
49-unit multifamily development in Portland land use review intakes | July 15, 2024
Early assistance is pending for a revised proposal that calls for construction of a five-story building with a mix of studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units.
Bridge replacement project awarded nearly $1.5 billion
The award from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program for a new Interstate Bridge adds to a $600 million federal award earlier this year.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
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 — 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















