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Congress has work to do in legislation that revisits Opportunity Zones | Opinion
It seems that Congress has gotten the message as it is considering several pending modifications, but these changes do not go far enough.
3-story multifamily proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 16, 2024
Early assistance is being sought for a courtyard-style development in Southeast Portland. The building would have 40 residential units.
Water Tower tenant improvement in Portland building permits | Jan. 16, 2024
A $2.3 million alteration permit is under review for a first-floor tenant improvement in the Water Tower business center in South Portland.
Slayden Contractors: TVWD – 189th AVE PS 鈥� Tree Falling & Demolition
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED TVWD – 189th AVE PS 鈥� Tree Falling & Demolition Beaverton, Oregon Requesting bids for the following scopes: Tree Falling & Structure Demolition TREE FALLING BIDS DUE: Wednesday […]
Connie Hotovec | Truebeck Construction
Truebeck Construction is pleased to welcome Connie Hotovec as business development manager. She will support business development efforts for Truebeck's Portland office.
$13.8 million in top bidders | Jan. 12, 2024
Mt. Hood Community College is preparing to award a $4.3 million contract for construction of a retractable pool dome.
Transportation infrastructure improvements ahead
Federal grants totaling $623 million were awarded this week to help states and others build out the nation's electric vehicle charging network.
Needed housing rules: Developers gain clarity and benefits | Opinion
Several key cases furnished notable takeaways for housing developers and land use practitioners.
Howard S. Wright: City of Portland Charter Reform
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Project Name: City of Portland Charter Reform Bids Due: January 19, 2024, 12:00pm Project Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 Scope of Work: Interior Renovation of […]
Broadway Corridor utility work coming soon
Crews will replace aging pipes, rehabilitate others, and increase system capacity in Northwest Portland, primarily on Ninth Avenue and Hoyt Street.
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
