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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.
Evan Altorfer | Miller Consulting Engineers
Evan Altorfer of Miller Consulting Engineers has earned his structural engineer license and received a promotion to associate engineer II.
$10.4 million fuel storage facility in Portland building permits | March 16, 2026
A new construction permit is approved to issue for a project in Northeast Portland. Plans call for construction of a jet fuel facility with storage tanks.
Two-story convenience store in Portland land use review intakes | March 16, 2026
Design review with modifications is pending for a project on South Macadam Avenue. Plans call for altering a site with a gas station and a small attendant kiosk.
Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department
New聽 Administrative聽 Offices聽 and Fire Station # 41 Site Preparation
Gerding Builders LLC: Siuslaw Valley Charter School
Project consists of the interior remodel of a commercial building into a new elementary charter school. Includes new classrooms, common spaces, admin spaces, and restrooms.
Colas Hoffman Construction: Jefferson HS Modernization
Bid Package: #3
Howard S Wright: OCSD Candy Lane Elementary School
Proposal request for all scopes of work.
Tapani, Inc.: Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center
The Project consists of a new facility of 45,055 square feet across two stories.
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
