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$36.5 million Pop Blocks project in Portland building permits | July 1, 2024
A new construction permit is under review for Pop Blocks鈥� eight-story Building B in Northeast Portland. Plans call for associated site work.
Three-building multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | July 1, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a project in Northeast Portland that would include three buildings, 31 apartments, ground-floor retail space and at-grade parking.
Portland permitting officials promise improvements
As the city transitions to a new structure for the bureau, leaders express eagerness to provide better customer service.
Bans of outdoor sleeping in public OK, Supreme Court rules
The decision by a divided high court gives cities greater authority in how they address the homelessness crisis in public places.
Developer eyeing building conversion in Portland
A proposal to transform the Mason Ehrman office complex into mixed-use space would be a post-pandemic first in the city.
Detroit looking to bring solar arrays to vacant lots
The city of Detroit is using something it has plenty of 鈥� vacant land 鈥� to produce something it needs 鈥� clean and relatively inexpensive energy.
$27.6 million in top bidders | June 28, 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation has awarded an $8.1 million contract for U.S. Route 101 improvements in Garibaldi.
San Francisco Bay Area will decide California’s biggest housing bond ever
Commissioners of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority 鈥� a first-of-its-kind regional agency with the聽ability to borrow and spend taxpayer dollars聽鈥� agreed to ask voters across the nine Bay Area counties to approve an IOU of up to $20 billion.
R&H Construction: The Palms Apartments
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED The Palms Apartments 3801 N Interstate Avenue Portland, Oregon Bids Due: July 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM R&H is seeking subcontractor proposals for a seven-story apartment building. The […]
Jaclyn Springer | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers is delighted to introduce Jaclyn Springer as the newest member of our structural design team. Her recent work experience includes managing residential projects.
AI and the workplace: ensuring compliance with federal laws | Opinion
It is important that employers maintain awareness of how to use artificial intelligence responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.
Rainbows inspire school’s rebound from deadly shooting
Students and staff have returned to The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, following a renovation to address damage inflicted last year during a shooting in which three children and three adults were killed.
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
