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HL Stearns transitions to employee ownership through new ESOP
HL Stearns, a provider of commercial and architectural lighting and controls solutions, has effectively transitioned ownership of the company to its employees.
Unique museum showcases history of public housing
A former federal housing project in Chicago recently received a $17.5 million renovation to ensure preservation of residents鈥� stories.
Walen Construction: 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 the Abatement scope of work for the Colton High School Seismic Retrofit Project in Colton, Oregon.
Walen Construction: 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 the Design Build HVAC scope of work for the Colton High School Seismic Retrofit Project in Colton, Oregon
‘Much more balanced’ conditions emerge for home sales
Signs suggest that many U.S. metro markets will continue to be more buyer-friendly during the spring season.
Battery energy storage is a crucial development for our region | Opinion
There is an ever-increasing demand for electricity, particularly from utility customers such as data centers and large manufacturing facilities.
60-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | April 14, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a four-story multifamily building in Southeast Portland.
$9.2 million medical facility upgrade in Portland building permits | April 14, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for plans to upgrade and add mechanical and electrical equipment at the OHSU Hospital, in Southwest Portland.
Howard S Wright Constructors: Forest Grove Public Works Renovation
This project includes renovation of the existing 4,000sf administration building, constructing a 5,600sf addition, and sitework upgrades including new parking lots and landscaping.
CB Construction, Inc: Lakeside Fire Station Seismic Rehabilitation
Lakeside Fire Station Seismic Rehabilitation
$3.2 million in top bidders | April 11, 2025
The city of Salem is preparing to award a $1.4 million contract for work to upgrade athletic courts.
Slayden Constructors: Estacada WW System Improvements 鈥� GMP
Estacada WW System Improvements 鈥� GMP
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
