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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.
78-unit housing development in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 16, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a five-story multifamily building in Northeast Portland.
Pence Contractors: St Paul HS CTE Building
INVITATION TO BID St Paul HS CTE Building St Paul, OR Bid Due Date: 2:00 pm PST Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Invitation to Bid Pence Contractors is requesting bids for […]
Cost of bridge improvement work jumps by $72 million
The cost of improving the Abernethy Bridge, which carries Interstate 205 between Oregon City and West Linn, has increased following a delay in construction.
On the Boards: Columbia River Maritime Museum addition
A two-story, approximately 25,000-square-foot exhibit hall is in the works for the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.
Options for unsuccessful bidders for government projects | Opinion
In most circumstances, an unsuccessful bidder has little time to determine whether to protest a notice of intent to award and on what grounds.
$8.6 million in top bidders | Dec. 13, 2024
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (Procurement Services) has awarded a $2.2 million contract for a project in Albany.
GILLIAM COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Gilliam County is accepting applications for the full-time position of Community Development/Human Resources Coordinator. Responsibilities include assisting County government, businesses, and non-profit agencies with all aspects of community development projects […]
Back to the drawing board for school replacements
Portland Public Schools is eyeing reductions in scope for three projects with cost estimates exceeding $450 million apiece.
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
