Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
What is artificial turf? Synthetic grass has come a long way since the days of AstroTurf
Artificial turf has come a long way since since it was introduced on a grand stage to the sports world in 1966 at the Astrodome in Houston.
US government agrees to help restore sacred Native American site destroyed for Oregon road project
The U.S. government has agreed to help restore a sacred Native American site on the slopes of Oregon's Mount Hood that was destroyed by highway construction, court documents show, capping more than 15 years of legal battles that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Improvements planned for key McMinnville street
The Third Street Improvement Project will include street and sidewalk reconstruction, underground infrastructure upgrades, street furnishings, and landscaping.
$3.5M mixed-use development in Portland building permits | Oct. 9, 2023
A permit is under inspection for construction of a four-story building with commercial space on the ground floor and 29 apartments above.
Library branch proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 9, 2023
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to renovate approximately 10,600 square feet of an existing 17,800-square-foot building in Northwest Portland.
Portland mixed-use asset sells for $5.7 million
Jewell Capital, a commercial real estate capital advisory firm based in New York City, has purchased The Gregory, in Portland’s Pearl District.
Walsh Construction: Olive Plaza Apartments
SUB BIDS/SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED Olive Plaza Apartments 1133 Olive Street Eugene, OR 97401 Bids Due: October 27, 2023 @ 5:00 PM Interior and exterior rehabilitation of existing 12-story apartment building […]
Chambers Construction: LTD Eugene Station Modernization
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Lane Transit District {LTD) Bid Solicitation LTD Eugene Station Modernization Eugene, OR Bids Due: 11/2/23 by 2:00pm Bid documents may be accessed at: https://ltd.gob2g.com https://www.chambersconstruction.com/plan-room All questions and […]
LMC Construction: Mt. Scott Bid Invitation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Mt. Scott Bid Invitation 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97206 Bids Due: Friday, October 13, 2023, at 3pm LMC Construction is requesting Subcontractor proposals for the demolition […]
Portland’s controversial zoning code changes spark heated discourse amid housing crisis
Tensions ran high during a recent briefing before the Portland Design Commission, where the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) presented proposed zoning code changes aimed at addressing the city's housing crisis.
Lake Oswego breaks ground on 10-acre park
The new 10-acre park will also include a parking lot with a drop-off area, new access pathways and the expansion of existing multi-use pathways, restrooms, walking trails, a covered picnic area, a protected natural area surrounding Pecan Creek, and the necessary utilities, including water, electricity, stormwater and sanitary sewer service.
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
















