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Construction company ordered to halt contracting work
An Oregon contractor that was previously accused by union carpenters of not paying workers is now in hot water with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries for allegedly lacking a contractor鈥檚 license.
Leaking underground storage tanks still pose problems
More than 516,000 leaks have been cleaned up聽since 1984, but聽more than 57,000 known sites聽still await a full cleanup, according to the EPA.
$13 million in top bidders | May 31, 2024
The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded a $5.2 million contract for road improvements in multiple counties.
Design Beyond Borders: Alyeska Resort update
A resort set in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska, southeast of Anchorage, is being transformed into a four-season destination.
Proposals presented for grand venue in Portland
Outreach is planned to gather opinions on a possible renovation of Keller Auditorium or new construction elsewhere in the city.
Jodi Bailey | Emerio Design
Jodi Bailey has joined Emerio Design as its business development manager. She will focus on public and private engineering projects.
Precision Construction: Family Peace Center TI
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Family Peace Center TI Hillsboro, OR Bids Due: June 4th 10:00 am Bid Package: #1-Design/Build MEPS Trade Partners Bid Documents: https://securecc.smartinsight.co/#/PublicBidProject/751843 Project Location: 1100 NE Compton Dr Hillsboro, […]
Howard S. Wright: Salem Civic Center (City Hall) Building Improvement Project
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Salem Civic Center (City Hall) Building Improvement Project Project Location: 555 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301 Proposal Due Date & Time: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 @ […]
$2.7 million Press Blocks project in Portland building permits | May 28, 2024
A new construction permit was issued for creation of a window wall on levels 3-7 along the 16th Avenue side of the Press Blocks tower, in Southwest Portland.
Office building conversion in Portland land use review intakes | May 28, 2024
Historic resource review is pending for a proposal to transform a building in Northwest Portland so that it holds multifamily units, office space, and retail space.
Allocation of federal money for projects criticized
The EPA distributed approximately $3 billion to states for lead pipe replacements based on unverified data, according to an agency watchdog.
Company’s attempt to sell Graceland under scrutiny
Tennessee鈥檚 attorney general said last week that his office is looking into a company鈥檚 attempt to sell Graceland, a mansion once owned by Elvis Presley, at a foreclosure auction.
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
