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Subcontracts: tips for general contractors and subcontractors | Opinion
Here are three examples of the many issues both contractors and subcontractors should consider when reviewing their next subcontract.
Ironworker’s death was preventable, Oregon OSHA finds
A Tigard-based company committed two 鈥榮erious job safety violations,鈥� according to state investigation results.
Firm purchasing majority stake in David Evans Enterprises
AtkinsR茅alis Group, an international engineering services and nuclear company based in Montreal, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in David Evans Enterprises 鈥� the parent company of David Evans and Associates.
Wildish: Construction Services for EWEB鈥檚 Carmen Diversion Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Project
Construction Services for EWEB鈥檚 Carmen Diversion Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Project
Clinic building in Lake Oswego changes hands
A Lake Oswego-based group has purchased a 6,000-square-foot retail building on Boones Ferry Road for $2.05 million.
Paul Laufer | Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction has promoted Paul Laufer to regional manager. He joined the company in 2022 as a project executive.
A crackdown on deficient housing elicits concern
While Hong Kong鈥檚 government plans to ban substandard apartments, low-income residents fear higher rents.
$24.1 million Multnomah County project in Portland building permits | Feb. 17, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for an update of the Multnomah County Justice Center鈥檚 electrical systems (all floors).
60-unit affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 17, 2025
A five-story building planned for property in Southeast Portland would have 60 housing units on the upper levels. Staff offices and residential amenities would be on the ground level. There would also be a rooftop deck.
Hoffman Construction Company: UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football)
University of Oregon Indoor Football
Portland orders halt to Bull Run construction
The Portland Water Bureau on Friday ordered a halt to construction at the $2.1 billion Bull Run Filtration Project after an adverse land-use ruling.
Old Town development vision garners public aid
A $7 million Prosper Portland loan is intended to assist the purchase of the Mason Ehrman Building and its annex for a commercial campus.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
