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Isaac Harris | Opsis Architecture
Opsis Architecture has promoted Isaac Harris to associate principal. He has over two decades of experience.
Campus overhaul proposal approaching approval
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday weighed in on an updated plan to build Jefferson High School anew in North Portland.
Negotiating insurance provisions for commercial landlords | Opinion
Commercial landlords should never overlook the 鈥渂oilerplate鈥� language of a lease, especially the insurance provisions. To protect landlords鈥� real estate assets, carefully crafted insurance provisions are essential.
Portland permit customers decry delays, difficult process
Portland Permitting & Development has released the results of a survey of 465 building permit customers that was conducted in June.
$1.9 million OHSU facility upgrade in Portland building permits | Dec. 2, 2024
An alteration permit was issued for a project to update MRI space on the fourth floor of OHSU鈥檚 Mark O. Hatfield Research Center.
One-story commercial building in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 2, 2024
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to construct a 10,000-square-foot retail building in Southwest Portland.
Ken Leahy Construction, Inc.: Experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator
Ken Leahy Construction, Inc. is looking to hire an Experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator. 5 Years Experience Preferred. Please inquire for details and full job […]
Cascade Bridge, LLC: NE 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement Project
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED PBOT 鈥� Project #T00713 NE 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement Project Portland, OR Bid Date: December 18 at 2:00 PM Please send bids to: [email protected] Cascade Bridge, LLC is […]
ODOT gets $31.9M to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from construction materials
Oregon鈥檚 infrastructure is on track to become more environmentally friendly due to a recent grant of up to $31.9 million from the Federal Highway Administration.
$15.4 million in top bidders | Nov. 27, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
Commerce Department awards Intel $7.86 billion
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel Corp. $7.86 billion for its commercial semiconductor manufacturing projects under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The award supports Intel鈥檚 previously announced […]
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
- 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
