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Slayden: NSCS 鈥� MC I&I Pipe Bursting & Cedars Guardrail
Scopes of work currently bidding include: Guardrail, Seeding, and Pipe Bursting
Key commercial projects advancing in Salem
The six-story Citizen Apartments project in downtown and the Kuebler Village mixed-use development are among those now under construction.
Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
While international partners may provide access to unique products, specialized outputs, or favorable pricing, these choices can also create practical and legal challenges that impact construction timelines and may complicate dispute resolution.
Workers renovating Oregon State Capitol’s observation deck
The work, part of the $596 million Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project in Salem, involves replacing the terra cotta flooring and stainless steel flashing along the inside wall.
Crestline Construction Co: SKAMANIA PUD CARSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PROJECT
LINKS: [email protected] www.crestlineconstruction.com
Swinerton Builders: Clackamas Community College Natural Resources Center of Excellence
Bid Package 1 - Trade Partner 鈥� Fire Suppression and Greenhouses
Fortis Construction: Lincoln County School District Newport High School Auditorium
LINKS: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5430e7da5cdc2e0300dda7f6 [email protected]
Fortis Construction: Portland Community College Rock Creek 鈥� Building Construction Technologies Building
Fortis Construction Inc. is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for design-build services for a Pre-Engineered Metal Building on the PCC Rock Creek Campus.
Alan Armstrong | MWA Architects
MWA Architects has named Alan Armstrong a principal. He has 25 years of architectural experience, including more than 15 years at the firm.
Washington County multifamily property sells for $18.85 million
An 85-unit apartment complex in Washington County has been purchased by Oakland, California-based Crown Point Real Estate Partners. Approximately 40 percent of the units in the 48-year-old complex were renovated by the seller.
Park development effort in Portland land use review intakes | July 14, 2026
Early assistance is sought for a project to develop a neighborhood park on Northwest 20th Avenue (within the 97209 zip code).
$10.6 million organization expansion in Portland building permits | July 14, 2026
A new construction permit was issued for Southeast Portland. An expansion for Goodwill will include construction of a two-story building.
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
