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Tim Baugus | Pence Contractors
Tim Baugus was promoted to COO. During the past four years, he鈥檚 provided consistent leadership to Pence鈥檚 project teams in multiple market sectors.
Benton County preparing for courthouse construction
The new schedule calls for crews to begin building the sizable facility in Corvallis within the next few months.
Sizable wind farms’ benefits ‘really measurable’
An Associated Press analysis of county tax data from local governments in Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska found wind companies rank among the biggest taxpayers in many rural communities.
Jon Yamashita | Otak Inc.
Otak is happy to announce the promotion of Jon Yamashita to regional director of Oregon and Southwest Washington. He has led our survey and mapping team for the better part of the past decade.
$3.5 million building addition in Portland building permits | July 29, 2024
An addition permit is under review for a building in Northeast Portland. Infill is planned for the third floor.
Office-to-residential building conversion in Portland land use review intakes | July 29, 2024
A type 2 procedure (adjustment) is pending for a proposal to transform a seven-story building in Portland's Old Town neighborhood.
Taryn Wheeler | MWA Architects
Taryn Wheeler has been promoted to director of Portland housing at MWA Architects. She鈥檚 advocated for MWA鈥檚 affordable housing clients for 13 years.
$34.8 million in top bidders | July 26, 2024
Washington County is preparing to award a $15.4 million contract for a sewer pipe construction project.
Portland-metro subcontractors hunt for work
Though the construction backlog may be diminishing, some sectors are presenting substantial opportunities.
Church sues town in bid to shelter homeless in trailers
Last year, the town of Castle Rock, Colorado, ordered The Rock church to stop violating zoning regulations by providing shelter in an RV and another camping trailer. The church responded by suing the town.
Slayden Contractors: Estacada WW System Improvements
BIDS REQUESTED Estacada WW System Improvements – EWA1 Estacada, Oregon BIDS DUE: 8/15/24 at 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Membrane System Procurement, Generator Procurement, & Electrical Gear […]
Howard S. Wright: Floyd Light Middle School – Mechanical Systems
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED FLMS DDSD – Floyd Light Middle School – Mechanical Systems Only: BP2.0 Project Location: Portland, OR Opportunity Closes On: August 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 PM Description: This is […]
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
