Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
$600 million grant secured for bridge replacement project
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program has been awarded $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation via its National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program.
Southwest Washington trade association hands out awards
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County, Washington, has announced its President’s Awards for 2023.
Years after fire, restoration of iconic structure continues
France’s president recently acknowledged ‘extraordinary progress’ during another visit to Notre Dame Cathedral.
$33.8 million in top bidders | Dec. 15, 2023
The city of Sherwood is preparing to award a $21.9 million contract for a pedestrian bridge project.
Outlier Construction Co.: Ashland High School Modernization
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Ashland High School Modernization 201 S Mountain Ave. Ashland, OR 97520 Bid Date: 01/11/2024 by 2:00 PM Bid package 03: BLDG-A Science Bldg• Div 2, 3, 4, 5, […]
Beaverton industrial complex fetches $67 million
A five-building, 13-unit industrial park near Oregon Route 217 in Beaverton was recently acquired by BKM Capital Partners, a vertically integrated institutional fund manager.
The role of liquidated damages provisions in construction contracts | Opinion
Liquidated damages are a way for the owner and the contractor to agree beforehand to the amount of damages that the contractor will owe to the owner if there is a delay in completing the project.
In a food desert, a temporary oasis has appeared
To address Atlantic City’s lack of a supermarket, New Jersey and a nonprofit are cooperating to deliver affordable groceries.
American homes getting smaller with rising costs, mortgage rates
According to 2020 Census data, the median floor area square footage for single-family homes peaked in the first quarter of 2015 at 2,519. As of the second quarter of this year, median square footage has dropped to 2,191.
North Portland Aquatic Center project gets $60M boost
Now, $91.5 million of the $102 million estimated cost is secured for the Portland Parks & Recreation project.
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


















