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Cory Loomis | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Cory Loomis to project executive in Central Oregon. He will continue developing teams, strengthening partnerships and supporting project success.
Tristan Cummins | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Tristan Cummins to vice president. He will focus on developing leaders as well as driving predictable project and financial outcomes.
Kolby Shimojima | Walsh Construction Co.
Kolby Shimojima joins Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer. He has six years of construction experience, including two summers interning with Walsh.
Eugene space shifts from police operations to coffee service
Originally part of a home and later a police station, a Whiteaker neighborhood building now holds Glass House Coffee Bar with a tight-knit community vibe.
Adam Bean | Doug Bean & Associates Inc.
Doug Bean & Associates, a Portland-based commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm, has named Adam Bean president.
$3.8 million auto shop renovation in Portland building permits | Jan. 5, 2026
An addition permit is under review for improvements to suit Ron Tonkin Honda, in Southeast Portland. Plans call for interior and exterior construction as well as associated site work.
Pump station replacement proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 5, 2026
A pre-application conference is being sought for a project to replace the Bureau of Environmental Services鈥� Force Avenue Pump Station, in North Portland.
ICE raids stall construction, threaten housing costs in Texas
ICE raids across South Texas have frightened construction workers, slowed building activity and could push housing costs higher, industry leaders warn.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $51.2 million in top bidders | Jan. 2, 2026
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is preparing to award a $31.3 million contract for a sizable project in St. Helens.
Affordable housing in 2026: resilience and innovation | Opinion
As funding sources become scarce and demand intensifies, architects, developers and communities face a critical moment to meaningfully design, develop and deliver safe, high-quality housing.
Muted notifications not recommended: federal AI regulation | Opinion
Legal questions are likely to determine whether Trump's executive order reshapes AI governance 鈥� or just becomes another opening gambit in a long fight between the president and certain states.
Colas Hoffman LLC: Jefferson HS Modernization
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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
