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Oregon Legislature tackles ‘escrow account’ rule in short session | Opinion
At any time before final payment for work on large commercial structures or public improvement contracts, a subcontractor may submit a surety bond to the contractor and request release of that portion of retainage that pertains to the subcontractor.
Pence Contractors: TriMet Columbia Operations Facility 鈥� 42nd Ave Gate
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED TriMet Columbia Operations Facility 鈥� 42nd Ave Gate 4221 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218 Bids Due: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 12PM Bids will be received by […]
Hoffman Construction: Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices Corvallis, OR Bids Due: April 4th 2:00pm Bid Package: #2 Site Work/Utilities/Road Work, Site Concrete & Steel Modeling Bid Documents: www.hoffmancorp.com/trade-partners […]
Plan for demolition of groundbreaking artwork elicits outrage
The organization that supervises a timeworn exhibit in Des Moines, Iowa, says repairs and future maintenance would be too costly.
Out with retainage escrows and in with retainage bonds in Oregon | Opinion
An industry-sponsored bill, HB 4006-A, that also had the support of state and local public agencies, was passed by the Oregon Legislature and became law on March聽7, 2024, for new construction contracts.
Lesser-known insurance policies for addressing project risks | Opinion
In addition to the policies that form the core of any construction project insurance program, several other types should be considered.
Firm commits to long-term stay in downtown Portland
Design studio Mayer/Reed Inc. has signed a 10-year lease for office space in the Power + Light Building.
Hoffman Construction: OHSU HRC 11 GI Bronchoscopy
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED OHSU HRC 11 GI Bronchoscopy Portland, OR Pre-Bid Meeting: March 19th 9:00 am Bids Due: April 2nd 2:00 pm Bid Package: #4 – All Work Contractor intends to […]
Hoffman Construction: Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Benton County Courthouse & District Attorney Offices Corvallis, OR Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: March 14th 10:00am Bids Due: April 4th 2:00pm Bid Package: #2 Site Work/Utilities/Road Work, Site Concrete […]
Mortenson Construction: Oregon Metro Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon Metro Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Roof Replacement 1037 SW Broadway Ave | Portland, OR 97205 Documents Available: March 18th, 2024 @ […]
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
