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Oregon State Capitol Plaza gains indigenous art
New installations on the Capitol grounds, in Salem, include engraved boulders and bronze paddle sculptures, reflecting the heritage and values of Oregon鈥檚 Native American tribes.
Eugene bridge reopens after long construction project
Crews have finished a $4.3 million project, including a seismic retrofit, of the Chambers Street bridge. All travel lanes in the vicinity have returned to normal.
Beware of work in dangerous heat or harmful air
Here's what workers need to know if supervisors try to force you to work through a heat wave or other hazardous weather conditions.
Fortis Construction Inc.: Lincoln County School District Newport High School Auditorium
Fortis Construction Inc. is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the EARTHWORK/CIVIL scope of work on the Newport High School Auditorium project.
Salem’s Elsinore Theater turns 100, awaits more upgrades
Following the completion of a $1.5 million facade restoration, the group managing the historic Elsinore Theater has initiated more fundraising to pay for $1.8 million worth of interior improvements.
Oregon boosts STIP funding for Interstate Bridge to $5.7 billion
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved a $3.6 billion increase in Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Skanska: Cleveland High School Modernization Project
Bid Package #6
Jamii Court multifamily building rising in Southwest Portland
Community Partners for Affordable Housing is developing the $43.4 million project in the West Portland Park neighborhood. The 96-unit building will feature sustainable design and culturally resonant elements.
$18.4 million of work for Multnomah County in Portland building permits | May 26, 2026
An alteration permit was issued for the effort to transform a building in Southeast Portland into Multnomah County鈥檚 Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center.
Youth organization鈥檚 headquarters in Portland land use review intakes | May 26, 2026
A pre-application conference is being sought for the renovation of a building in Northeast Portland into a performance hall and headquarters for the Portland Youth Philharmonic.
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
