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Pence Contractors: Redmond Public Safety 鈥� Early Bid Package #3
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Redmond Public Safety 鈥� Early Bid Package #3 2983 NW Canal Blvd, Redmond, OR Bids Due Date: 2PM PST February 8, 2024 Bids will be received by the […]
Hoffman Construction: Capitol Accessibility Maintenance & Safety “CAMS” Phase III
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Capitol Accessibility Maintenance & Safety 鈥淐AMS鈥� Phase III Salem, OR Pre-Bid (virtual): February 8 at 10:00am Bids Due: February 22 at 2:00pm Bid Docs and Meeting Link: www.hoffmancorp.com/subcontractors […]
Major maintenance coming to Portland thoroughfare
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released plans for construction of sidewalks, pedestrian safety improvements and new, smooth pavement along 2.5 miles of 82nd Avenue.
Building Blocks: Errol Heights Park improvements
A park in Portland's Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood has gained an accessible playground, splash pad, boardwalk, and more.
Catapulting into compliance with new independent contractor rules | Opinion
Consider these five things that employers should know about the new Department of Labor rule that will take effect on March 11.
International company acquires Pacific Northwest design firm
Architecture, planning and interiors firm SRG Partnership has been acquired by CannonDesign, a global architecture, engineering and consulting company headquartered in New York City.
Portland proposal to streamline project permitting OK’d
The City Council on Wednesday voted to adopt the recommended draft of the Housing Regulatory Relief Project, which provides temporary suspensions of development and process standards that apply to building projects 鈥� especially those that involve housing.
Portland offers help for people to report storm-related damage
The city of Portland has launched an online tool for property owners and tenants to report building damage inflicted by recent snow and ice storms.
Arie Rolfe | Essex General Construction
Essex General Construction has promoted Arie Rolfe to controller. He has managed accounting and IT since joining the firm in 2011.
Pence Contractors: Cornelius Elementary School Replacement
INVITATION TO BID Forest Grove School District Cornelius Elementary School Replacement Bids Due 2:00 pm PST February 15, 2024 Early Bid Package: Survey Masonry Structural Steel 鈥� Supply & Erect […]
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
