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$19.1 million in top bidders | Aug. 30, 2024
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Survey: Construction companies struggling to find craft workers
National contractors came out with a recent survey that most construction companies are having a hard time finding craft workers and called on the federal government to invest in workforce development to bridge the gap.
OMSI District eyes infrastructure improvements, education park first
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry鈥檚 (OMSI) plans for a new neighborhood district are moving forward.
Contract awarded for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.
Portland adopts housing strategy
The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted the city鈥檚 first housing production strategy, a state-mandated blueprint for expanding where and how housing can be built.
Oregon awarded grants for EV charging stations
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded several large grants to Oregon as part of its Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, including more than $102 million in federal funding to Oregon, California and Washington to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations for trucks along Interstate 5 and other key freight routes.聽
Largest dam removal project in US history nears completion
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries 鈥� a major watershed near the California-Oregon border 鈥� as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion.
Pence Contractors: Redmond Public Safety Facility
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Redmond Public Safety Facility Redmond, OR Bids Due: 2PM PST Thursday, September 12th, 2024 The City of Redmond is building a new 44,000 square foot two story public […]
Hotel construction hits 16-month high
The volume of hotel rooms currently being built in the United States hit its highest level in 16 months, according to CoStar's latest June 2024 data.
The bounty of boundaries, particularly in a workplace | Opinion
Boundaries can bring tremendous value to self-care, healthy relationships, and high-functioning teams.
Prosper Portland in search of new executive director
Prosper Portland is beginning the process to hire a new executive director after the agency鈥檚 longtime leader, Kimberly Branam, gave notice that she will step down to accept another job.
Harris campaign wants to build 3 million homes
Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump's approach.
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
