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$7.5 million health care facility upgrade in Portland building permits | Feb. 16, 2026
An alteration permit was issued for the Unity Center for Behavioral Health, in Northeast Portland. A tenant improvement will involve the first and fourth floors.
Pedestrian pathway replacement in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 16, 2026
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for a project in South Portland. A request has been issued for review of pedestrian standards, which cannot be met.
Howard S Wright: OCSD Oregon City High School CTE Renovation
LINKS: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5483bbbd9a319b04005cccff/projects/6983d76a428712fc1a40ab3d
Inline Commerical Construction: Hoodland Fire District #74 Station
Project includes: New 25,000 SF fire station for the Hoodland Fire District.
LMC Construction: Ochoco Manor
This includes 28 apartment units located in a two-story wood framed building.
Astoria bridge to close briefly for emergency repairs
Bridge engineers recently discovered the wood roof of a disused tolling structure is damaged. The tolling structure will be removed, according to ODOT.
Pacific Northwest electrical market set for change in 2026
As the electrical industry enters 2026, contractors and stakeholders across Oregon and Washington are navigating a market defined by fluctuating鈥�
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $31.8 million in top bidders | Feb. 13, 2026
The city of Eugene is preparing to award a $12.9 million contract for a project to extend water and wastewater pipe.
Detroit OKs West Village multifamily project with conditions
The city's Historic District Commission has green-lit The Coe at West Village Phase II, with conditions on potential house relocation and design changes.
Expansion of prevailing wage to off-site ‘bespoke’ fabrication | Opinion
Starting July 1, 2026, contractors that work on public works projects in Oregon will now be required to pay prevailing wage for certain off-site bespoke work.
Prosper Portland seeks CM/GC for Lloyd District food hall
A request for proposals will be issued next month for a construction manager/general contractor to take on the project near the Oregon Convention Center.
Michael Nagy | Guardian
Guardian welcomes Michael Nagy as senior vice president of development. He will lead the firm's development platform.
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
