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Essex General Construction Inc.: CHF Third Street Commons
(3) story building for permanent supportive housing for Corvallis Housing First.
Eric Davis | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers is proud to announce Eric Davis, PE, has been promoted to associate engineer II.
CJ Marquardt | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers is proud to announce CJ Marquardt, PE, has been promoted to senior associate engineer.
Michelle Juarez | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce Michelle Juarez, PE, SE, has been promoted to senior associate engineer.
Federal office leases suddenly on the chopping block
One of the next moves in President Donald Trump and Elon Musk鈥檚聽sweeping effort聽to fire government employees and curtail operations is using the agency that manages thousands of federal employee worksites around the country to cut down on office space.
Kotek gives no sign of yielding on project labor agreements
In the face of industry opposition, the governor is sticking to her executive order and encouraging parties to seek exemptions.
Multidisciplinary firm acquires Pacific Northwest business
David Evans and Associates, a Portland-based professional services consulting firm, has acquired Elcon Associates, an electrical and systems engineering firm with offices in Oregon and Washington.
$9.3 million tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Feb. 3, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for a project to suit Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in the Pacwest Center. Walls will be demolished and new ones constructed to create offices, open office areas and hallways.
229-unit affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | Feb. 3, 2025
A design advice request is pending for a project on Northwest Ninth Avenue (within the 97209 zip code). The building would be 14 stories and hold approximately 205,668 square feet.
White House: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China imminent
President聽Donald Trump聽will put in place 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, the White House indicated on Friday.
Fresh lawsuit targets Grants Pass’ camping restrictions
A Portland-based nonprofit claims the city鈥檚 ordinances discriminate against people with disabilities and violate state law.
Luxury condos to rise where building collapsed in Florida
A Dubai-based developer is constructing a 12-story luxury condominium building on the South Florida site where聽a building partially collapsed聽in June 2021, killing 98 people.
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
