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New design considerations for health care
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many providers to seek ways to improve their building environments.
Land use review intakes for July 20, 2020
Early assistance is sought for demolition of O鈥橞ryant Square in downtown Portland. The street-level park and a below-grade parking garage (plus utilities) would be demolished.
Commercial building and facility permits for July 20, 2020
A $6,039,309 alteration permit is under inspection for the renovation of a building in Northeast Portland to accommodate a new De La Salle North Catholic High School campus.
Industry racism addressed in listening session
The National Association of Minority Contractors' Oregon chapter on Tuesday held an online listening and brainstorming event as part of an effort to start dialogue about racism in construction.
Joint venture chosen for I-5 improvement project
The Oregon Department of Transportation has selected a construction manager/general contractor to lead a controversial Portland freeway expansion effort.
Land use review intakes for July 13, 2020
A pre-application conference is sought for a five-story, 136-key hotel in downtown Portland on a half-block parcel currently used as a surface parking lot.
Commercial building and facility permits for July 13, 2020
Three alteration permits with a combined value of $3.2 million were issued for improvements to property in Northeast Portland to suit Linfield College.
New leader, new challenges at NWCOC
The newly appointed president of the Northwest College of Construction has officially held the position for only a few months, but she is already tackling some lofty challenges.
Portland set to gain another water treatment facility
The city of Portland is moving forward with a nearly $18 million project to construct a treatment facility that will reduce the amount of lead in its drinking water.
Land use review intakes for July 6, 2020
A Type III design review with modifications is pending for a proposed two-building development on the Oregon Square superblock in Northeast Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for July 6, 2020
A $3.7 million alteration permit was issued for improvements to the Ockley Green Middle School campus in North Portland.
Commercial building and facility permits for June 29, 2020
A $5,000,000 addition permit was issued for utility work related to the terminal core expansion project at Portland International Airport.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
