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$5.7 million generator replacement in Portland building permits | Feb. 2, 2026bds
An alteration permit was issued for a project involving installation of a new standby diesel generator at a site in downtown Portland.
Multnomah County green-lights Halsey Street improvements
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted plans for a project to create a safer and more accessible three-mile stretch of Northeast Halsey Street.
Microsoft’s plans for 15 data centers approved in Wisconsin
The Mount Pleasant Village Board voted to green-light plans to build 15 data centers 鈥� a $7.3 billion investment bringing years of construction, jobs and tax impact debate.
Federal building in Savannah, Georgia slated for demolition in May
The General Services Administration, as directed by President Trump, is reducing its real estate portfolio. The Juliette Gordon Low Building A became a candidate because of deferred maintenance issues and federal vacancy.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $7.1 million in top bidders | Jan. 30, 2026
Tualatin Valley Water District has awarded a $1.5 million contract for a water main replacement project in Beaverton.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Farmdale Multi-Family Housing Project
Farmdale Multi-Family Housing Project The project consists of the demolition of all existing buildings and site infrastructure and the construction of a new two-story, 45-unit multi-family residential development.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Bend Senior High School Modernization
Bend Senior High School Modernization Phase 2, 3, & Theater
Skanska: Cleveland High School Modernization Project – Abatement and Demolition
Replacement of an existing high school with a new comprehensive high school.
Owners of short-term rentals in Michigan file federal lawsuit
The plot surrounding short-term rental restrictions in聽Park聽Township聽has thickened after a group of roughly 70 homeowners filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 13.
Affordable housing project advances in East Providence
Crews in Rhode Island are renovating one building and constructing another to hold a total of 95 apartments. Project completion is expected in early 2027.
Building Blocks: Ser谩n Bioscience facility
Crews in Bend are constructing the third building and centerpiece of a drug development company's new 100,000-square-foot commercial campus.
Li Alligood | 3J Consulting
3J Consulting has hired Li Alligood as a senior project manager. She has 17 years of experience.
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
