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NYC tower stable after columns buckled, officials say
A 37-story Midtown Manhattan office building being converted into 1,600 apartments was stabilized after columns buckled, with no further structural movement reported.
Group aims to avoid another transportation funding failure
Oregon lawmakers and a workgroup appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek seek to pass a transportation funding bill early in the 2027 session.
Lauren Loosveldt | Opsis Architecture
Opsis Architecture has promoted Lauren Loosveldt to principal in recognition of her leadership in design, management and studio culture.
Amazon warehouse project dealt major setback in court
Orange County Supreme Court upheld veto of tax breaks for Amazon's 3.2 million-square-foot warehouse in Wawayanda, New York, citing insufficient information.
Oregon lawmakers support $240 million concourse expansion
Eugene Airport plans a $240 million third concourse expansion to double capacity, backed by Oregon lawmakers for state and federal funding support.
Robinson Construction Co.: BGSD Construction Trades Building Re-Bid #26-023
New, fully complete 8,000 SF 卤 wood-framed building on the Battle Ground High School campus.
Social services organization launches housing arm
SEI Living, a housing initiative by Self Enhancement Inc., will develop affordable housing with wraparound services in Portland's Albina and Northeast neighborhoods.
Oregon poised to hike electric rates for data centers
The Oregon Public Utility Commission plans to increase electricity rates for data centers by 29 percent, while lowering residential rates under the POWER Act.
Philharmonic building renovation in Portland land use review intakes | July 6, 2026
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 2 procedure (adjustment) 鈥� pending聽 聽 聽 聽 […]
$14.5 million multifamily apartment building in Portland building permits | July 6, 2026
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $700,909 聽 […]
US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak
U.S. construction spending rose slightly in May amid higher mortgage rates, with declines in single-family housing and factory construction.
Feds take down fence after appeals court denies stay of order
The federal government removed the fence around the Eugene Federal Building after courts upheld a July 2 deadline to reopen the plaza.
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
