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Jesse Walt | Integrus
Integrus Architecture has promoted Jesse Walt to principal. He balances big-picture strategic thinking and hands-on execution to achieve design solutions.
Swickard Group buys Five Oak building in downtown Portland
A Nevada real estate investment firm that previously acquired the U.S. Bancorp Tower has added to its Portland office holdings.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.8 million in top bidders | Feb. 27, 2026
The city of Portland is preparing to award a $7.8 million contract for a pump station improvement project.
Portland affordable housing project facing $5M funding gap
The redevelopment of the Villa de Clara Vista apartment complex in Northeast Portland is being redesigned to reduce costs.
McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Inc.: Oakland School District – MEP Design Build Services
The Oakridge School District has received public grant funding for the Seismic Retrofit of the Oakridge Elementary School Gym.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Chemeketa Community College Building 7 Renovation
LINKS: www.Bremik.com/Planroom
Bremik Construction Inc.: Holcomb ES
Bid Package 03 Abatement, Demo, Steel Supply, Casework, TPO Roofing. Sheet Metal Fashing & Siding, Fall Protection Anchors, Doors/Frames/Hardware, Storefront, Toilet Partitions.
Independence food bank raising money for permanent home
The Ella Curran Food Bank wants to secure more than $4 million for a 7,000-square-foot facility so that it can better meet food assistance needs in Polk County.
Review one’s holiday pay policy with BOLI guidance in mind | Opinion
Until recently, there was no published guidance from the Bureau of Labor & Industries regarding the interaction between Oregon protected leave and holiday pay. Then BOLI's 鈥�2026 Leave Laws鈥� handbook arrived in January.
Child Care Subsidies for Construction Workers
PORTLAND, Ore. 鈥� The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) believes that balancing work and family shouldn鈥檛 mean choosing between a paycheck and child care. In partnership with Business Oregon, […]
Matthew Combe | S盲z盲n Group
S盲z盲n Group has added Matthew Combe as Director of Decarbonization Strategy. He has over a decade of experience in clean energy and strategic planning.
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
- 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
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
