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Loan OK’d for remediation of key Portland property
The team developing the Williams & Russell project in North Portland is planning to break ground on its first phase in May 2025.
Howard S. Wright: Multnomah County St. Johns Library
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED MULTNOMAH COUNTY ST. JOHNS LIBRARY Bids Due: June 24, 2024, 12:00pm Project Location: Demolition, Concrete, Masonry Restoration, Metal Fabrications, Wood Frames & Hardware, Glass & Glazing, Flooring, Painting, […]
Black sewage water raises alarm in Mexican community
Even while a Mexico City suburb鈥檚 residents await pipe construction, one expert believes 鈥榥othing is going to change.鈥�
Hoffman Construction: UO 2.MO (University of Oregon Indoor Football)
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Eugene, OR Bid Package: #3 Leo Harris PEPI & Mo Parking Lot (Site Furnishings, Electrical, Site Concrete, Fencing, Landscaping and Earthwork/PEPI/ Asphalt) Pre-Bid Meeting (in person): September 24 […]
Document preservation, collection and production obligations | Opinion
The fulsome exchange of documents is particularly critical to fairly resolving a construction dispute because its story is almost always told through the emails and other communications between and among the various project participants.
Amy Zarosinski | S+B James Construction
S+B James Construction is thrilled to announce Amy Zarosinski, CPA, as the company鈥檚 chief financial officer. Amy brings a wealth of experience and leadership in finance.
Tenant secured for massive, Portland-metro industrial center
Colliers has signed a national grocery tenant to fully lease the Burnt Creek Logistics Center in Vancouver, Washington. The 681,780-square-foot warehouse is the largest speculative industrial project ever built in the Greater Portland area.
Deanna Kuhlman | Mackenzie
Mackenzie is pleased to share Deanna Kuhlman鈥檚 promotion to structural engineering department head. A skilled and insightful mentor, Deanna has 10 years of experience at the firm.
Specht sells truck facility for $10.45 million
Specht Development Inc. has sold an 11-acre truck maintenance facility in Milwaukie to a Philadelphia-based real estate investment firm for $10.45 million.
Developer, legislator and museum win DeMuro awards
Three individuals or organizations have been recognized by Restore Oregon with 2024 DeMuro Preservation Awards.
Oregon tribe sues over federal agency plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction
A tribe in Oregon whose culture is tied to the ocean is suing the U.S. government over plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction next month, saying the environmental analysis underpinning the sale was too narrow and based on a "predetermined political decision."
Office to daycare conversion in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 16, 2024
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Design advice request 鈥� pending聽 聽 聽聽 Address: Southeast […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
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
