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$11.3 million office space update in Portland building permits | May 18, 2026
Two alteration permits are under review for a tenant improvement in the 200 Market Building, in downtown Portland.
Hoffman Construction Company: DPW 22513 Idaho State Police Combined Labs
Includes Earthwork, all Structural, Fa莽ade, MEPF, Laboratory, Finishes and Site)
Skanska: Cleveland High School – Bid Package #5 Elevators & Fire Protection
Traction Elevators & Fire Suppression
Design competition coming soon for Portland park’s bowl
Portland Parks & Recreation will soon launch a six-month design competition to reimagine the bowl area of Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Medford contractor graduates from state safety program
S+B James Construction, a general contractor, has completed Oregon OSHA鈥檚 Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
‘The Pit’ in downtown Salem faces uncertain redevelopment future
Following the demolition of a bank building (a contributing resource in a historic district) in 2017, multiple developers have abandoned redevelopment plans for the site.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $26.6 million in top bidders | May 15, 2026
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife has awarded a $15.3 million contract for an estuary restoration project.
Federal DBE program changes and impacts on contractors | Opinion
In October 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an emergency rule that prohibited the use of DBEs for federally funded projects.
North Portland multifamily development moves ahead
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is developing and will build the True North project. It will offer 50 units for affordable homeownership in the University Park neighborhood.
ZGF Architects designs $300M hospital expansion in Astoria
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria is receiving a six-story, 183,000-square foot addition designed to be seismically resilient and withstand tsunami inundation.
Making a mosaic: tips for a project’s contracting phase | Opinion
The contracting phase can be a long, arduous process 鈥� but if done well, the early investment and effort can protect your interests down the road, deliver significant savings, and save you from the hassle of major disputes.
Building Blocks: The Loft
Construction crews are building The Loft, a community space and headquarters for Ukandu in Portland's Lair Hill neighborhood.
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
