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Southeast Portland cemetery to gain memorial garden
Metro will hold an information session later this month to share the revised design proposal for a memorial planned in the historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery.
When voters reject taxes for new stadiums, teams find other solutions
Though teams and cities have faced setbacks, that hasn鈥檛 slowed聽a wave of stadium construction across the U.S.
Travis Moore | Moore Excavation Inc.
Moore Excavation Inc. has promoted Travis Moore to vice president. Travis has grown alongside MEI for over 25 years and has played many roles for the company.
Dorrie Matthews | Systems West Engineers
Dorrie Matthews, one of Systems West Engineers' mechanical engineers, recently was elevated to associate. She has greatly impacted the firm's Advanced Design Team.
Sam Grogan | Systems West Engineers
Sam Grogan is a commissioning provider/engineer with Systems West Engineers. He has received a promotion to associate.
Meredith Osborn | Systems West Engineers
Systems West Engineers has promoted Meredith Osborn to associate. She is the Bend office design lead and a mechanical project manager.
Softness lingering in Portland’s urban office market
Industry professionals are optimistic about prospects for downtown buildings, especially as conditions favor tenants.
Kirby Nagelhout: Redmond Regional Recreation Center
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION REDMOND AREA PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT REDMOND REGIONAL RECREATION CENTER RFP Due Date: Wednesday April 24th @ 2:00 PM Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company is requesting quotes for […]
Gerding Builders LLC: Sweet Home Elementary Seismic Strengthening
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED SWEET HOME ELEMENTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING 鈥� SWEET HOME, OR Bids due: 2:00 pm PDT MAY 2nd, 2024 INVITATION TO BID Gerding Builders, LLC (OR CCB# 193549) is serving […]
Southeast Portland land use plan in the works
The Portland City Council this month will hold a public hearing on a proposed new land use and transportation plan for lower Southeast Portland.
Baltimore bridge project’s safety plan scrutinized
Construction workers had little warning before the structure collapsed, raising concerns over safety and communication.
New law touted as triumph for affordable housing … but is it? | Opinion
The Oregon Legislature has ended its short session. The governor鈥檚 housing bill has been signed and 36,000 new housing units will be produced each year. But there are significant bumps in the road to nirvana.
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
