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Hillsboro’s data center vacancy at just 1 megawatt
Hillsboro鈥檚 data center market ended 2025 with a 0.2 percent vacancy rate, according to a recent report, underscoring insatiable demand in the sector and constrained supply.
Revisiting reliability of AI in drafting construction contracts | Opinion
Despite significant improvements in AI over the past couple of years, project owners, contractors and design professionals should still avoid putting their complete trust in AI to prepare their next construction contract.
Portland-based engineering firms receive national awards
Two firms are being honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies for outstanding engineering projects.
PCC bond-funded upgrades advance at multiple campuses
Renovations and new construction at three Portland Community College campuses and in downtown Hillsboro are in various stages of completion.
Pence Contractors: Redmond High School Modernization
Bid Package 2
Wildish Construction Co.: EWEB Carmen Diversion Spillway Dewatering Project
Wildish Building Company CM/GC on behalf of EWEB, requests bids for the Carmen Diversion Spillway Dewatering Project as part of the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric project.
GBC Construction: Seven Oak Middle School Gymnasium Seismic Retrofit
Balance of Scopes
Slayden: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades & 9th Street Pump Station
Phases 2 & 3
Tapani, Inc.: Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center
The Project consists of a new facility of 45,055 square feet across two stories.
‘Most likely cost’ of bridge project now $14.4 billion
Oregon and Washington state leaders acknowledge that the Interstate Bridge replacement project's cost estimate is up amid rising construction expenses.
Wilson: Local funding no slam dunk for Moda Center project
Portland city councilors and Portland Clean Energy Fund committee members will decide whether the city contributes to the approximately $600 million arena renovation, Mayor Keith Wilson said.
Kylean Gunhus | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers has promoted Kylean Gunhus to associate engineer II. He specializes in the design of commercial and industrial buildings, seismic retrofits, and bridges.
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
