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Howard S Wright: OCSD Candy Lane Elementary School
Proposal request for all scopes of work.
Tapani, Inc.: Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center
The Project consists of a new facility of 45,055 square feet across two stories.
Oregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAs
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek鈥檚 executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.
Oregon condominium liability reform: too little, too late? | Opinion
The latest effort to try to jump-start housing development is House Bill 3746 (2025), which became effective Jan. 1, 2026.
ODOT advances I-5 Rose Quarter project with $167M
Phase 1B of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project will move ahead with state funding for bridge widening, seismic upgrades, an auxiliary lane extension and more despite budget uncertainties.
Multnomah County advances $29.8M project in Portland
Construction of the Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center is set to start soon in the Central Eastside Industrial District. This permanent Multnomah County facility will replace a temporary one and hold many more care stations.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $2.8 million in top bidders | March 13, 2026
Seattle Public Utilities has awarded a $1 million contract for a green stormwater infrastructure project.
Portland updates zoning code to help infrastructure projects
The Portland City Council unanimously approved code amendments to streamline approvals for infrastructure projects and natural resource management. The changes will take effect July 1.
5 strategies for managing risk tied to liability claims | Opinion
Proactively managing a company鈥檚 liability risk is critical to protecting both one鈥檚 reputation and bottom line. Consider these risk mitigation tips.
Salem-Keizer school district to sell ex-schools, Paulus complex
The district's board will let officials seek sales of Fruitland and Lake Labish elementary schools and the Paulus Administration Complex. Proceeds will go into a fund for special capital projects.
Decades after SB 100, Oregon’s land use mojo is at risk | Opinion
This land use program is why Oregon does not look like New Jersey or California. But that program has slowly been eroded by incremental Oregon legislative action.
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
