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Vitus Construction Inc.: Griffin Creek Elementary School Seismic Retrofit
Griffin Creek Elementary School Seismic Retrofit
Walen: Colton High School Seismic Retrofit
Walen Construction LLC (OR CCB #223805) is serving as the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Colton School District 53 and is currently soliciting bids for all scopes of work for the Colton High School Seismic Retrofit Project in Colton, Oregon.
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.
Portland firm HHPR delivers civil and structural engineering services with a focus on sustainability, client collaboration, and long-term results.
Portland targeted in Bull Run project fraud
The city of Portland has temporarily lost $6.7 million earmarked for the Bull Run water filtration project due to 鈥渇raudulent activity,鈥� a city spokeswoman stated Wednesday.
Resistance to controversial development persists in Midwest
A pipeline company has filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners, yet its multibillion-dollar project remains threatened.
How employers can reduce risk when terminating employees | Opinion
Employers will find it is worth the time and effort to become familiar with best practices for reducing risk when terminating employees.
Jason Murakami | R&H Construction
Jason Murakami has been promoted to preconstruction manager at R&H Construction. In this role, he leads preconstruction efforts for projects within R&H鈥檚 SPG department.
Vancouver Housing Authority
Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) is committed to creating dynamic, sustainable communities through innovative housing solutions in Southwest Washington. With a mission to provide affordable, safe, and stable housing for low- […]
Hawaiian firm purchases Vancouver business park
Watumull Properties Corp. has acquired a six-building, 40,831-square-foot commercial property in Vancouver, Washington, for $6.49 million.
Hillsboro facility to suit women’s sports teams
Officials broke ground Tuesday on the $150 million project to convert buildings once owned by Nike into a center for Portland's NWSL and WNBA teams.
The value of making candor welcome at the workplace | Opinion
A communication framework that is both challenging and caring, combining direct feedback with empathy, is the kind of cultural backbone that builds respect, trust, and excellence.
Projects that preserve lane capacity gain competitive edge
Under Trump, federal transportation officials have bucked a long-held practice of favoring 鈥榬oad diets鈥� to slow speeding drivers.
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
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
