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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.
New paths, old resistance: staying right side up during transition | Opinion
Big organizational change typically falls into three buckets: shift in strategy or priorities, change of people / positions, and a redesign of how work gets done. Whatever the change, implementing a few best practices can make it less arduous and more impactful.
$1.2 million Oregon Zoo office project in Portland building permits | Oct. 21, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for a tenant improvement involving the Cascade Crest Building鈥檚 administration offices.
230-unit affordable housing project in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 21, 2024
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to construct a sizable building on Northwest Ninth Avenue.
Hoffman Construction: UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football)
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Bid Package #4 Structure, Earthwork, MEP/FP & Elevators (includes Demo, Concrete, CMU, Steel, Mass Timber, Waterproofing, Elevators, Fire Suppression, Plumbing/Mech, Controls, Electrical, Earthwork and Piling) Bidders are hereby […]
Kimberly Blue | I&E Construction
I&E Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Blue as regional marketing director. She has 24 years of experience in the shopping center industry and property management.
Matt Hauge | Truebeck Construction
Truebeck Construction welcomes Matt Hauge as senior superintendent. He will be based in Portland, and lead projects in Oregon and Washington.
Understanding OREF C-501: the common template in Oregon | Opinion
Many commercial real estate deals are completed without legal counsel. Instead, they may involve a real estate broker who uses an Oregon Real Estate Forms Sale Agreement.
Challenges pile up for Florida property owners
As contractors remove mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes, others express related concerns.
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
