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McLoughlin Promenade wall gets facelift
It took a Great Depression-era program to build the McLoughlin Promenade wall that frames Oregon City's signature sights. Fixing that badly deteriorated wall took a Great Recession program.
Bill would scale back Build America Bond subsidies
Federal legislation could scale back some of the benefits of Build America Bonds even as Oregon agencies have started to embrace the program, which is part of the federal stimulus package.
Tram gets mid-air maintenance
Even for a company that specializes in building and maintaining ropeways, the replacement of the Portland Aerial Tram's haul rope was unusual. For starters, it took place in midair.
Springwater Trail closes for construction
The first section of the Springwater Trail has closed for construction. The trail is closed for repaving between Southeast 28th and Linwood avenues.
Oregon not getting more rail stimulus
In the previous round of high-speed rail stimulus grants, Oregon got a small fraction of Washington state's total. The latest round, announced today, passed over the Pacific Northwest entirely.
Portland BDS to cut 17 jobs
Portland's Bureau of Development Services will cut 17 full-time jobs and cut its service times, bureau spokesman Ross Caron said Thursday. The cuts take effect June 1.
Portland fire station being replaced
A project to replace a fire station in outer Southeast Portland is the last new-construction project in the city's 1998 seismic upgrade bond. Work on Station 31 will start this fall and last about a year.
Program takes green emphasis to the outdoors
While most green rating systems focus primarily on buildngs, a pilot program in Oregon is taking sustainability to the great outdoors with a system for entire sites.
Construction jobs increase
Oregon's construction industry is on a two-month upswing, but contractors are still skeptical that a true turnaround is under way.
Paint shortages threaten summer road projects
A national contractors’ group has called attention to shortages of paint use to stripe roadways. The Associate General Contractors of America has met with state and federal transportation officials to […]
Pioneer Courthouse returns to form
When it came to finding a match for the crumbling standstone at Pioneer Courthourse, the staff at Cherokee Construction Services became part detective and part scientist.
Metro committee gives glimpse of grant winners
Applicants for some of $3.5 million available in Portland-area development grants were recommended by a committee to be awarded or rejected.
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
