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Inline: Reynolds School District – Cooling Tower Replacement
Reynolds School District Cooling Tower Replacement project
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co.: Redmond School District – Terrebonne Community School Cooling Retrofit
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company invites sub bids for surveying, abatement, demo, cast-in-place concrete, masonry 鈥�
Group approves alterations for public market in Portland
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday OK'd plans to alter space in the Selling Building, in downtown, for the James Beard Public Market. Construction of the $1.6 million project is under way.
Warnings about using artificial intelligence in land use | Opinion
What is well-known is that generative AI models hallucinate. Not only do they fabricate cases that do not exist, but they also provide false case quotations and inaccurate descriptions of those cases.
Boat storage facility / food cart pod in Portland land use review intakes | April 6, 2026
Early assistance is pending for a project in North Portland. The proposal is for site development to accommodate construction including an indoor dining area and food cart pod.
$10.2 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | April 6, 2026
A new construction permit is under review for construction of a four-story building with 31 affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.
In the Lead: Minority-Owned Businesses
The Daily Journal of Commerce is a proud supporter of minority-owned businesses operating in the construction industry in Oregon or Southwest Washington. The editorial department has handpicked 14 such businesses […]
ZANA Construction
Vela Projects LLC, a minority-owned project management firm led by Ken Kinoshita, focuses on affordable housing and sustainable development in Portland.
WDX Specialties
Vela Projects LLC, a minority-owned project management firm led by Ken Kinoshita, focuses on affordable housing and sustainable development in Portland.
Vela Projects
Vela Projects LLC, a minority-owned project management firm led by Ken Kinoshita, focuses on affordable housing and sustainable development in Portland.
Smart Optimal Solutions
Smart Optimal Solutions expands in Oregon with the state's first solar-plus-storage DC fast-charging station at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
Safeguard Security
Safeguard Security, a Portland-based minority-owned firm, provides fire watch and asset protection at major construction sites including Nike and Portland Public Schools.
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
