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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 […]
U.S. provides aid to help Puerto Rico keep power on
$325 million will be used to pay for solar and battery storage projects in health care facilities, community centers, and multifamily buildings.
A new standard: the impact of Muldrow v. City of St. Louis | Opinion
In the wake of the court鈥檚 decision, transferring an employee to a different position (even if there is no decrease in rank or pay) could violate Title VII if it is discriminatory and results in 鈥渟ome harm.鈥�
Book aims to introduce children to real estate development
Anyeley Hallov谩, founder of the Portland development firm Adre, has written 鈥淎 Kids Book About Real Estate Development.鈥�
Housing density increasing at Milwaukie property
A worn-out public housing complex in Milwaukie is being redeveloped into three adjacent buildings with a total of 275 affordable housing units.
Andersen Construction: OHSU Doernbecher Addition
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OHSU Doernbecher Addition 700 SW Campus Dr. Portland, OR 97239 Proposals Due: 08.09.24 by 2pm Project Description The general description of the project for this Request for […]
Dylan Ludiker | Walsh Construction Co.
Dylan Ludiker has joined Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer in its Portland office. He has over five years of construction experience.
Time running out to save 19th century landmark
Preservationists are eager to secure funding for a multimillion-dollar project to add protective steel around a New York lighthouse.
Resilient leadership 鈥� a pathway for thriving cultures | Opinion
Leadership is not about having all the answers, or even fixing all the problems; rather, it is about creating a culture of shared resiliency.
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
