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$11.7 million in top bidders | Oct. 25, 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $3.1 million contract for highway improvements in Brookings.
Portland-metro supportive housing services may change
The Metro Council is weighing whether to adjust the tax rate, governance structure and allowable uses of funds.
‘It is something that cannot be imagined’
Tremendous displacement resulting from the Israel-Hezbollah war has transformed Beirut鈥檚 famed commercial street.
All-electric mixed-use building nearly ready in Tigard
Construction of a five-story, fully electric development in the Tigard Triangle is set to wrap up this month. The Steward, an 80,000-square-foot building, is being developed by DIG Real Estate, […]
New York City sculpture reopens with safety enhancements
Tourists once again climbed the steps of Manhattan鈥檚 beehive-shaped Vessel after it reopened Monday for the first time in three years, now with netting aimed at decreasing the risk of suicides like the ones that forced its聽closure.
鈥橳is the season: need-to-know info about holiday compensation | Opinion
To ensure a smooth start to the new year, now is the time for employers to brush up on their knowledge of holiday pay and vacation benefit requirements.
Prosper Portland looks for Union Station suitors
One huge drawback exists for potential buyers: the property needs seismic improvements and other work that could cost upwards of $250 million.
Todd Construction: Barbur Apartments
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Barbur Apartments 8205 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, Oregon Bids due: 3:00 p.m. 11/13/2024 Pre-Bid Job Walk 10/31/2024 Home Deconstruction @ 10am Main site and buildings @ 11am Todd […]
Swinerton Builders: Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union Infrastructural Upgrade
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union Infrastructural Upgrade Portland, OR BIDS DUE: November 8th at 5:00 PM Bid Package A Trade Partners Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical Controls & […]
LMC Construction: Clara Vista
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Clara Vista 5335 Northeast Cully Boulevard Portland, OR 97218 Bids Due: November 8th, 2024, at 12:00 pm LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for Clara Vista, a new 118,002 […]
European landmark’s days apparently numbered
Belgrade鈥檚 iconic Hotel Yugoslavia, which once was a symbol of progress in the former socialist state of聽Yugoslavia聽that broke apart in the 1990s and was a favorite gathering place for residents as well as world leaders, now stands in eerie silence awaiting its likely demolition.
Massive project’s funding plan takes $750 million hit
Despite missing out on a huge federal grant, the Oregon Department of Transportation is doubling down on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
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
