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Newberg contractor penalized for multiple safety violations
Oregon OSHA has fined a company $135,407 for repeatedly violating requirements to protect its employees from work-related hazards.
LMC Construction: Evergreen Crossing
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JE Dunn: Project Meadowlark
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Hillsboro reviewing options to replace lost sports fields
A proposal to build two multiuse sports fields in the northwest corner of the聽Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (GFRC) in Hillsboro is no longer moving forward.
The collective cost paid for arbitration’s numerous benefits | Opinion
There is a downside: the increasing prevalence of arbitration has contributed to a slowdown in the development of construction law.
Portland pouring up to $300M into climate-related projects
Money from the Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) will be allocated for eight projects over five years.
State lawmakers aim to stimulate housing production
With Oregon at risk of failing to meet Gov. Tina Kotek's ambitious goal, more legislation may arrive during the 2025 session.
California firm buys Wilsonville industrial property
Coffee Creek Logistics Center has sold to a major Los Angeles-based investment firm for $21.15 million.
Portland opens door to virtual permit discussions
Portland Permitting & Development is now offering commercial building permit customers the option of scheduling a meeting with a plan reviewer to discuss any corrections identified on a check sheet.
How firms can better respond to DEI questions (part one) | Opinion
When clients are struggling to get short-listed, one of their weaknesses is responding to questions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). I interviewed Amy James Neel, the workforce and contracting equity manager for Portland Community College, to gain insight.
Ambitious plan calls for expediting megaprojects
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged faster permitting for billion-dollar construction projects, but environmental protections and other hurdles remain.
$30 million multifamily project in Portland building permits | Dec. 16, 2024
A permit was issued for construction of Legin Commons 鈥� a four story, 124-unit apartment 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
