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Sequoia Crossings
Sequoia Crossings in Salem provides 60 trauma-informed homes for formerly homeless residents with on-site services and pet-friendly design features.
Salmon Creek Treatment Plant Phase 5A: Package 2 – Columbia River Effluent Pipeline
Tapani completes key Salmon Creek wastewater project, adding 6,000 feet of pipeline to support Clark County鈥檚 growth and protect waterways for 50 years.
Redmond Library
The new Redmond Library features mass timber design, solar power, and community spaces in a 40,000-sq-ft sustainable facility for Deschutes County.
Portland State University Vernier Science Center
Portland State's Vernier Science Center sets a new benchmark in inclusive STEAM education, integrating Indigenous design and community collaboration.
PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Phase 1
Portland International Airport unveiled a 9鈥慳cre wooden roof via off鈥憇ite prefabrication, achieving seismic resilience and sustainability without closures.
Oregon State University Cordley Hall
OSU's Cordley Hall was transformed into a cutting-edge research hub with labs, energy upgrades, and seismic safety, all while preserving historic character.
Ochoco Irrigation District, Gorup 1 Pump Station Project
Ochoco Irrigation District鈥檚 new pump station boosts water delivery to 1,000 users across 20,000 acres, marking a key step in regional modernization.
Surfside condo collapse probe eyes construction flaws
Federal investigators have identified key factors in the 2021 partial building collapse that killed 98; the final report is expected in 2026.
From birth dates to pay disclosures: new rules for employers | Opinion
When these new laws take effect, employers will need to rethink how they collect applicant data to strip away age-related information and share more pay-related information with new hires.
Pence Construction: Goodwill Industries Retail & Donation Site
Pence Contractors is requesting sub bids for a new 25,000 sq ft Goodwill store in Ridgefield, WA.
Fortis Construction Inc.: OMD Hillsboro – Bid Package #3 Structural, Drywall, and Site Finishes
Notice is hereby given that Fortis Construction is inviting bids from qualified subcontractors for the OMD Hillsboro project, Bid Package #3 for the Structural, Drywall, and Site Finishes scopes, including Structural Steel, Concrete, Metal Framing/Drywall, Fencing, and Landscaping
Bremik Construction Inc.: University of Oregon 鈥� Friendly Hall
UO Friendly Hall includes deferred maintenance (MEP), seismic safety and historic preservation upgrades; interior renovation; building addition; and site modi铿乧ations to an existing building
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
