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From birth dates to pay disclosures: new rules for employers | Opinion
When these new laws take effect, employers will need to rethink how they collect applicant data to strip away age-related information and share more pay-related information with new hires.
Pence Construction: Goodwill Industries Retail & Donation Site
Pence Contractors is requesting sub bids for a new 25,000 sq ft Goodwill store in Ridgefield, WA.
Fortis Construction Inc.: OMD Hillsboro – Bid Package #3 Structural, Drywall, and Site Finishes
Notice is hereby given that Fortis Construction is inviting bids from qualified subcontractors for the OMD Hillsboro project, Bid Package #3 for the Structural, Drywall, and Site Finishes scopes, including Structural Steel, Concrete, Metal Framing/Drywall, Fencing, and Landscaping
Bremik Construction Inc.: University of Oregon 鈥� Friendly Hall
UO Friendly Hall includes deferred maintenance (MEP), seismic safety and historic preservation upgrades; interior renovation; building addition; and site modi铿乧ations to an existing building
HC Company, Inc.: Ontario Aquatic Center Renovation
The Project consists of demolition of the aging pool structure, renovating existing locker rooms and restrooms, updating landscape areas, connecting splash pad area to new pool area, and rebuilding the pool, concrete deck and pool equipment area.
Nueva Esperanza
Nueva Esperanza adds 150 affordable homes to Hillsboro, celebrating Latinx and Somali cultures through inclusive design and community engagement.
Multnomah County Holgate Library
The new Holgate Library in Southeast Portland is now a 21,000-sq-ft, sustainable, community-driven space with tech upgrades and inclusive design.
Oregon considering use of builder鈥檚 remedy to boost housing
Gov. Tina Kotek is exploring the possibility of adopting a California policy to override local zoning and boost housing production in Oregon's urban areas.
Tennessee racing venue becoming ballpark for game in August
Construction crews are transforming Bristol Motor Speedway so that it can host the Braves and Reds in Tennessee鈥檚 first Major League Baseball game.
Meridian Gardens
Project name: Meridian Gardens Location: Portland Completion: September 2024 Size: 40,361 square feet Owner: Central City Concern Architect: Ankrom Moisan Architects Interior Designer: Ankrom Moisan Architects Engineers: Tapani Plumbing, Ecotope, […]
Mahonia Crossing
Mahonia Crossing offers intergenerational affordable housing in Salem, blending sustainability, community design, and post-wildfire recovery solutions.
West Linn multifamily property fetches $33.6 million
Summerlinn Apartments has 94 units that each have one, two or three bedrooms. The property previously sold for $19.2 million in June 2015.
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
