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Officials targeting unlawful vacation rentals in Honolulu
The city has streamlined rules for short-term rentals and seen registrations increase; however, enforcement of regulations is lacking and law-abiding property owners are discontent.
Adam Bean | Doug Bean & Associates Inc.
Doug Bean & Associates Inc., a Portland-based commercial real estate firm, has named Adam Bean as managing principal.
Populous set to expand in Portland by moving office
The Kansas City-based firm is planning to relocate its Portland office downtown as it continues to work on sports stadium projects.
Robinson Construction: Fern Hill Elementary School Classroom Addition
New 6,000 SF classroom addition to the east fa莽ade of the existing schoolwww.robcon.com/planroom
PCL Construction Services: Portland International Airport Terminal East Enplaning Curtain Wall and Revolving Door Rehabilitation
Location 鈥� Portland International Airport
Voters pass $136M bond for Mt. Hood CC campus upgrades
Bond money will be used by the Gresham-based college to pay for safety upgrades, facility repairs, and learning environment improvements across multiple campuses.
Kyle Burke | BBT Architects
Kyle Burke was appointed as BBT鈥檚 partner. He has served the firm as a project architect since 2018.
Kourtney Strong | BBT Architects
Kourtney Strong was appointed as BBT's managing partner. Kourtney has over 22 years of design and construction industry experience.
U.S. home sales fall in April as mortgage rates stay high
Sales of previously occupied homes in April dipped to the slowest pace since 2009, as high prices kept many buyers on the sidelines during peak season.
The telltale signs of meaningful camaraderie | Opinion
When we work with team members whom we trust and respect, it fuels a kind of synergy that produces great work and a sense of satisfaction. The process is energizing, and the outcomes are enhanced.
Multiple multifamily projects in Portland land use review intakes | May 27, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a six-story, 59-unit building and design review is pending for a five-story, 78-unit building proposal. Both are in Northeast Portland.
Building鈥檚 $12 million HVAC upgrades in Portland building permits | May 27, 2025
Two alteration permits, one for $6.5 million and another for $5.5 million, are under review for work at the Adventist Plan Services Building in Southeast Portland.
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
