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University of Oregon Hamilton Walton Transformation Project
Location: Eugene Cost: $168 million Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: University of Oregon Architects: Rowell Brokaw Architects, Mithun Architecture Interior Designer: Mithun Architecture Engineers: Glumac, KPFF General Contractor: Fortis Construction Submitting […]
University of Portland, Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation
Location: Portland Cost: $38 million (construction only) Completion: December 2023 Owner/Developer: University of Portland Architect: Opsis Architecture Interior Designer: Opsis Architecture Engineers: KPFF, Interface Engineers, Humber Design Group General Contractor: […]
Backlog of Honolulu building permits taking toll on revenues
While many factors are contributing to a 鈥榝ailure of government policy,鈥� a solution may not be readily achievable.
Significant impact decisions: LUBA questions its own authority | Opinion
As a statutory agency, LUBA has only those powers given to it by statute. It is not a constitutionally created court that may have authority to resolve all manner of disputes.
US 101: Yaquina Bay Bridge
Location: Newport Cost: $26 million Completion: August 2023 Owner/Developer: Oregon Department of Transportation Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Wildish Standard Paving General Contractor: Wildish Standard Paving Submitting Company: Wildish Standard Paving […]
US 197: The Dalles (Columbia River)
Location: The Dalles Cost: $343.9 million Completion: June 2023 Owner/Developer: Oregon Department of Transportation Engineer: Otak General Contractor: Hamilton Construction Submitting Company: Hamilton Construction Subcontractors: Aaken Corp. Electrical Contractors, American […]
Waterleaf
Location: Portland Cost: Not disclosed Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: BRIDGE Housing Construction Manager: Otak DAY CPM Architect: Ankrom Moisan Engineer: Valar Engineering General Contractor: Walsh Construction Submitting Company: Walsh Construction […]
West Biddle Dam Replacement
Location: Vancouver, Washington Cost: $1,695,651 Completion: October 2023 Owner/Developer: Columbia Springs Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Windsor Engineers General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Bar M Steel Commercial, Karvonen Sand […]
Willapa Hills Overpass
Location: Chehalis, Washington Cost: $2.2 million Completion: August 2023 Owner/Developer: Washington State Parks & Recreation Architect: Not applicable Engineer: Otak General Contractor: Tapani Submitting Company: Tapani Subcontractors: Clark Crane, Foresight […]
Micah Gibson | Walsh Construction Co.
Micah Gibson has joined Walsh Construction Co. in the role of project engineer. He has over three years of experience in the construction industry.
Cole Boster | Walsh Construction Co.
Cole Boster has joined Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer. He previously served the company as an intern in summer 2023.
$5.6 million school renovation in Portland building permits | June 10, 2024
An alteration permit was issued for David Douglas High School, in Southeast Portland. An interior renovation will involve a remodel of the lobby, removal and replacement of roofing, and more.
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
