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More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved plans for a variety of exterior improvements at the venue in Portland's Rose Quarter.
Pacific Northwest business changes its name
An architecture firm based in Battle Ground, Washington, has rebranded itself to fit its mission. Johansson Wing Architects is now Aetta Architects.
Construction of suburban park completed
A grand opening for Hillsboro鈥檚 newest park, Reed鈥檚 Crossing Park, took place on Saturday.
Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday authorized an $85.2 million increase for work on Interstate 205 and an approximately $15.4 million increase for work on Oregon Route 217.
A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
In 鈥淥regon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt,鈥� our friends Edward Trompke and Ezra Hammer make several points that deserve further response.
Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
The traditional hard hat used by the construction industry for decades is being replaced by modern safety helmets.
$6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
A permit is under inspection for construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in North Portland.
Utility project in Forest Park in Portland land use review intakes | May 13, 2024
A type 3 procedure (conditional use) is pending for a Portland General Electric project to construct a new 1,400-foot-long segment of transmission corridor and shift a portion of existing transmission corridor slightly south.
Alicia Moore | Energy Trust of Oregon
Alicia Moore is joining Energy Trust of Oregon as its first director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Slayden Contractors: CWS Forest Grove Primary Treatment Improvements Project
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED CWS Forest Grove Primary Treatment Improvements Project 鈥� EWA1 Early Civil Work Forest Grove, Oregon BIDS DUE: 5/23/2024 by 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: Aggregate […]
Slayden Contractors: North Santiam Canyon Sewer 鈥� EWA2 SBR & Filter Procurement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED North Santiam Canyon Sewer 鈥� EWA2 SBR & Filter Procurement Mill City, Oregon BIDS DUE: 6/4/2024 by 2:00 PM Scopes of work currently bidding include: System Batch Reactor […]
R&H Construction: CATT Intensive Services Building
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED CATT Intensive Services Building Hillsboro, OR Bids Due: May 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM R&H is seeking proposals to renovate an existing 24,000 SF type III-B building in […]
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
- 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
