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Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, helping prospective buyers
The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage has dipped, giving a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a聽stagnant housing market.
States push Big Tech to pay more for power costs
Rising electricity bill amounts spark state efforts to make operators of massive data centers cover more of the soaring transmission and generation costs.
Building Blocks: Jackstraw
Jackstraw is being constructed in Bend鈥檚 Southern Crossing neighborhood. The development will include 313 apartments and townhomes, along with 18,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.
General contractor solvency: the fulcrum of liability in disputes | Opinion
When something goes wrong on a project, the thoughts of owners and subcontractors invariably turn to something they perhaps weren鈥檛 considering carefully when they entered into the contract: the general contractor鈥檚 solvency.
Survey: Many office tenants planning for growth
According to a CBRE survey, 43 percent of office users plan to expand space as attendance rises, signaling gradual recovery in the U.S. office market.
The trouble with expanding statutory limited land use procedures | Opinion
It's worth taking a closer look at the limited land use decision procedure because it may not be the panacea that its popularity might suggest.
Emma Mason | Miller Consulting Engineers
Emma Mason has joined Miller Consulting Engineers as a structural designer. She has a civil engineering degree from Oregon State University.
Office building conversion in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 11, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to modify a three-story building to hold a restaurant space, a parking garage on the first floor, and residences on the second and third floors.
$2.8 million museum project in Portland building permits | Aug. 11, 2025
An addition permit was issued for construction of a glazed, aluminum curtain wall at the Portland Art Museum.
OHSU facility’s emergency department receiving remodel
The emergency department in Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 Mark O. Hatfield Research Center is undergoing a remodel.
Oregon transportation funding proposal revealed
Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled the details of a potential funding solution to preserve state transportation and maintenance services.
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
