Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
The authors of a recent article in the Daily Journal of Commerce argued that a new Oregon law will do little to help build new housing. We disagree.
$10.6 million in top bidders | April 26, 2024
King County, Washington, is preparing to award a $2.9 million contract for transit facility improvements.
GBC Construction: Oregon State University Kelley Engineer District Utility Cooling Plant
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY KELLEY ENGINEER DISTRICT UTILITY COOLING PLANT Bid Due: May 10th, 2024 at 2:00pm (PST) to GBC Construction [email protected] Bid Documents available at: 91ÊÓÆµ Plan Center […]
Feds backing $12 billion investment in transportation
Officials gathered on Monday to hail the start of construction of a high-speed rail line that will connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
Employers, take note! OFLA has been overhauled by the Oregon Legislature, and most of the changes will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Name revealed for new Portland permitting bureau
Starting July 1, developers and others will work with a modified entity – Portland Permitting & Development – for most types of residential and commercial permits.
On the Boards: Literary Arts headquarters
A 120-year-old, 14,000-square-foot building in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District is being renovated to become the new headquarters for Literary Arts.
Gerding Builders LLC: Applegate Terrace Veterans Housing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED APPLEGATE TERRACE VETERANS HOUSING SALEM, OR Bid Deadline: MAY 15 2024 @ 2 PM Project consists of the New Construction Development for 6 buildings – 48 units and […]
Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.
Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
When we are too attached to being right, our preconceived ideas, stubbornness, and egos can lead to poor decision-making and drama.
With red flag raised, developer claims lesson learned
Prosper Portland last month approved the sale of a property to a firm criticized for hiring contractors with unscrupulous labor practices.
$10.9 million hospital remodel in Portland building permits | April 22, 2024
Two permits are under review for a remodel of the first floor of the Providence Portland Medical Center, in Northeast Portland.
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

















