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Shortstack Milwaukie
Shortstack Milwaukie delivers 15 affordable cottage cluster homes in Clackamas County with long-term affordability and innovative mass timber design.
Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion
Mt. Scott Community Center in Portland undergoes a 71,000-square-foot seismic retrofit and expansion led by Bremik Construction with FFA Architecture.
Tistilal Village Redevelopment
The Native American Youth and Family Center completed Tistilal Village, a 61,300-square-foot affordable housing project in Portland's Portsmouth neighborhood.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Chemeketa Community College 鈥� Building 7 Renovation
Bid Package #4
Milwaukie City Hall
Milwaukie City Hall, a historic 1938 building, is transformed into an 11,945-square-foot retail and restaurant destination led by City Hall Holdings.
Multnomah County Library – Albina
Multnomah County Library's Albina branch in Portland undergoes a 40,000-square-foot renovation and expansion, led by Andersen Construction and LEVER Architecture.
One26 Vista
Tapani Inc. finished One26 Vista, a 273,735-square-foot, 238-unit garden-style apartment complex in Vancouver for Vista Residential Partners.
Redmond Public Safety Facility
The city of Redmond completed a 43,800-square-foot public safety facility in July 2025 as new headquarters for the Redmond Police Department.
Portal at the River District
Portal at the River District in Eugene is a 222,541-square-foot mixed-use development completed by Essex General Construction in June 2025.
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy in Wheeler expands rural access with 16,154 square feet of medical, dental, and pharmacy services.
Portland construction market shows signs of stabilization
Developers and contractors are expressing cautious confidence as public sector investments and demand for data centers and life sciences drive renewed momentum.
Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
Oregon employers face a significant wave of new workplace legislation rolling out from mid-2026 through mid-2027.
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
