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Building industry reacts to changes in political landscape
Results of elections in the Portland-metro area suggest many voters chose candidates with their eyes on the homelessness issue.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat, lawsuit says
Conservationists and an advocacy group for Native Americans are suing the U.S. to try to block construction of a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources.
Sorting signals from noise: reviewing a turbulent October | Opinion
The S&P 500鈥檚 decline of roughly 1 percent for the month masked significant underlying crosscurrents, as investors processed natural disasters, labor disruptions, and pre-election uncertainty amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
LMC Construction: North Bend Family Housing
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED North Bend Family Housing 2121 Madrona Street North Bend, OR 97459 Bids Due: November 26th, 2024, at 12:00 pm LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for Phase 1 of […]
Electrification slowly advancing at Navajo Nation
Even with federal funding, the effort to connect homes on the vast reservation to the power grid remains a challenge.
California sues LA suburb over anti-shelter policy
California alleges in a lawsuit that Norwalk's recent moratorium on homeless shelters and temporary housing violates the state鈥檚 fair housing and anti-discrimination laws.
Washington governor OKs wind energy development
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan for a massive wind farm after rejecting a sharply slimmed-down version earlier this year.
Todd Construction: Barbur Apartments
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Barbur Apartments 8205 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, Oregon Bids due: 3:00 p.m. 11/21/2024 Todd Construction is requesting bids for all scopes. Barbur Apartments is a 150-unit, wood-framed, affordable […]
In Europe and elsewhere, data centers not always welcome
While one project has turned an English village into a political battleground, concerns about facilities鈥� energy use persist.
$15.8 million building renovation in Portland building permits | Nov. 4, 2024
An alteration permit is under inspection for a tenant improvement involving installation of a new emergency generator and a 30,000-gallon, below-ground fuel tank.
School modernization project in Portland land use review intakes | Nov. 4, 2024
A pre-application conference is being sought for the project to update Jefferson High School in North Portland.
Engineering consulting company acquires Pacific Northwest firm
DKS Associates, a transportation planning and engineering consulting firm, has acquired Six Mile Engineering, a provider of transportation and traffic engineering consulting services in Idaho.
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
