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Essex General Construction: OYA MYCF VALLEY COTTAGES ALTERATIONS & RENOVATIONS
Woodburn, OR
Scannell Properties launches speculative project in Hillsboro
Construction is expected to start in late September on the Midwest developer's 126,000-square-foot industrial building near U.S. Route 26. Mackenzie is designing the project, and CBRE will search for a tenant.
Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
Critical thinking helps leaders solve problems more effectively, navigate ambiguity with more confidence, reduce costly mistakes, and make decisions that align with organizational goals instead of short-term emotions or habits.
MEP and electrical improvements in Portland land use review intakes | July 20, 2026
A type 2 procedure (design review) is pending for a project on West Burnside Street involving the reconfiguration of an interior data hall and supporting mechanical and electrical rooms.
$2.5 million school upgrades in Portland building permits | July 20, 2026
An alteration permit is under review for work to accommodate HVAC and electrical upgrades at Powell Butte Elementary School in Southeast Portland.
Hoffman Construction: Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Bid Package: #3 Earthwork and Utilities
Fight over Portland design review process looms
Portland design commissioners are preparing to state their opposition to a proposal for a two-year suspension of mandatory design reviews to help facilitate housing production.
Metro reallocates funds to advance I-5 Rose Quarter work
The Metro Council has amended the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan to reallocate funds following the rescindment of substantial federal grant funding.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $21.3 million in top bidders | July 17, 2026
The city of Umatilla is preparing to award a $15.2 million contract for construction of a pump station and pipeline.
Fortis Construction Inc.: PSU New Housing Building
Bid Package 5 (BP 5)
Slayden: NSCS 鈥� MC I&I Pipe Bursting & Cedars Guardrail
Scopes of work currently bidding include: Guardrail, Seeding, and Pipe Bursting
Key commercial projects advancing in Salem
The six-story Citizen Apartments project in downtown and the Kuebler Village mixed-use development are among those now under construction.
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
