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Trump-directed, $250 million White House ballroom project begins
Demolition has started on the White House's East Wing despite the apparent lack of approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
Building Blocks: U-Store (Pearl District)
Crews are transforming a former rail yard into a combination of storage space, retail/office space, and an approximately 8,400-square-foot plaza with seating, landscaping, and a rose sculpture.
Form I-9 made easy: compliance, audits and best practices | Opinion
Strict rules govern the completion and accuracy of Form I-9, and failure to follow them can place an employer in a difficult position.
Dual-Hyatt hotel project ongoing near Portland airport
Vesta Hospitality is transforming the former Shilo Inn near Portland International Airport into two Hyatt hotels alongside the upcoming Jawfish Restaurant.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Gervais High School Renovations
Summary: HVAC system in the existing gym including mechanical equipment, associated electrical, roof patching, and structural upgrades.
GBC Construction: Oregon State University Fire Testing Lab
Oregon State University Fire Testing Lab
Fortis Construction Inc.: OMD Hillsboro
Notice is hereby given that Fortis Construction is inviting bids from qualified subcontractors for the OMD Hillsboro project, Bid Package #4 for the Finishes scopes
Lease Crutcher Lewis: Tualatin Hills Park And Recreation District TI
The scope of work includes but not limited to Design-Build MEPF for portions of a 158,193 SF building and exterior improvements such as electric vehicle charging stations, wash plant, underground utilities and repurposed parking lot
Start of Burnside Bridge construction postponed again
Multnomah County for the second time this year has pushed out the start of construction of the Burnside Bridge replacement project, which now is expected to cost nearly twice as much as previously estimated.
Multifamily property in Salem changes hands
An undisclosed buyer has acquired Fruitland Meadow, which has units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments.
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
