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In recognition of the ever-growing importance to deliver news in the most engaging way, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved djcoregon.com. Our team has been hard at work over the past few months to create a more engaging, user-friendly and informative platform for our readers.鈥�
Report: Construction costs inch upward in Portland
Construction costs in Portland grew 4.6 percent in the first fiscal quarter of 2023, Mortenson reported in its first construction cost index of the year.
OP-ED: Nineteen apps for contractors to consider in 2019
Construction firms 鈥� long known as slow adopters of technology 鈥� are catching up at 5G speeds. A slew of companies are providing new ways to propel the industry forward. […]
OP-ED: Eighteen apps for contractors to consider in 2018
A "best of the best" list of apps for 2018 for contractors and others in the building industry.
News
- $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
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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
