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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
Robinson Construction: Allen Transportation Center
Allen Transportation Center
Madness in March: Tariffs tip off market volatility | Opinion
The market downturn was in response to the Trump administration鈥檚 announcement of these sweeping new tariffs under the banner of 鈥渞eciprocity.鈥�
Lydig Construction: Jail Work Center Expansion Medium Security Housing
Jail Work Center Expansion Medium Security Housing
Oregon high court annuls ODOT contracting rule
The Oregon Supreme Court, in a split decision on Thursday, struck down an Oregon Department of Transportation rule requiring use of community workforce agreements.
Tariffs still causing uncertainty for contracting community
The fast-changing situation has sparked confusion and fears of higher costs 鈥� for lumber, in particular 鈥� among industry observers.
McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Inc.: Scio Middle School Seismic Retrofit
McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Inc., acting as Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Scio School District, will receive subcontractor bids for the Scio Middle School Seismic Retrofit project
CB Construction, Inc: North Douglas High School Seismic Strengthening
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by CB Const, Inc for the North Douglas High School Seismic Strengthening project.
Effectiveness should be a priority for housing policy changes | Opinion
Overhauling local review processes without time for refinement and input compromises the objective, sows confusion, and increases costs for the public as well as housing developers.
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
