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Bid volume up in sagging economy
General contractors in the Portland-metro area say that in the past six to 12 months, as their sector has worsened, area projects have been flooded with bid applications and interest from general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others connected to the building industry.
PSU Shattuck Hall awarded Engineering Excellence Project of the Year
To some people, a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system is just a necessary, boring element of a building. But for Portland State University’s Shattuck Hall, the HVAC system helped […]
Tualatin racquet club to go up this year
Real estate counsel and development firm Zupancic Group said today it will break ground on a racquet and fitness club in Tualatin by the middle of this year. The 90,000-square foot Stafford Hills Racquet and Fitness Club will be located near the intersection of Interstates 5 and 205 on a 15.6-acre parcel just south of Lake Oswego.
Suburban office construction, vacancy hurting
Office square footage under construction plunged this past year in Portland-metro suburbs, falling to about 308,000 in the fourth quarter last year from nearly 756,000 a year earlier, according to a report on the metro area's real estate markets.
Open houses held on urban reserve
Metro, the Portland-area’s regional planning agency, is scheduled to hold 10 open houses and hearings during the next two weeks, allowing residents to voice concerns over urban growth plans for […]
Opus Northwest lays off 13
Opus Northwest LLC is laying off 13 workers in its Portland and Seattle offices, another setback for a developer whose parent company has been racked with bankruptcies.
Can I pay you in basketball tickets?
With Oregon's construction sector slumping, many firms are scrambling to make money or just stay in business. But would a company donate its work for basketball seats instead of a paycheck? The University of Oregon seems to think so. The general contractor for the university's new basketball arena in Eugene, Matthew Knight Arena, is seeking bidders for tile and riser platforms at the $200 million [...]
Gloomy 2010 predicted for general contractors
General contractors in the Portland-metro area are predicting a gloomy 2010, with tight credit, smaller workloads and hardly any private-sector commercial deals. Bryan Ward is one such pessimist. The president […]
Centennial Mills project faces dry finance climate
The Centennial Mills project planned for Portland’s waterfront could face delays because of “rotten” wharf pilings, another possible setback in a commercial real estate market nearly devoid of financing. Shaheen […]
Gresham homeowners sue developer
A Gresham homeowners' association has sued its complex's developer for $4.55 million, alleging in the lawsuit that dozens of construction defects caused severe water damage and made the homes "imminently, inherently, and unreasonably dangerous."
Zidell plans waterfront development
Zidell, the Portland maritime firm, says it wants to turn its industrial property along the Willamette River into a “spectacular mixed-use” development, though most of the land must undergo a […]
Trouble ahead for the Dirty Duck
The former home of the Dirty Duck is targeted for demolition to clear space for a LEED-certified homeless shelter, though an advisory panel may recommend saving the World War I-era […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
