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Finishing strong: preconstruction vital for stadium project | Opinion
By keeping end goals front and center, the project team guided ownership through informed decisions that balanced immediate revenue opportunities with long-term flexibility.
Oregon transportation bill should be repealed, Kotek says
Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for repealing and replacing a $791 million transportation bill that she championed last fall, conceding that a GOP-led challenge to the bill was likely to succeed.
Sizable industrial development planned near Eugene Airport
Amazon.com Services LLC paid $2 million on Dec. 26 for a lot along Oregon Route 99 where the company intends to build a large e-commerce center.
Jacobs: Integrated Design-Build-Operate-Maintain services for a new Lake Oswego Wastewater Treatment Facility
Jacobs Project Management Co (Jacobs) is soliciting proposals to support the integrated Design-Build-Operate-Maintain services for a new Lake Oswego Wastewater Treatment Facility (LO WWTF) located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Howard S Wright: OCSD Oregon City High School CTE Renovation
Doors, Frames, and Hardware and Glazing Systems Only (BP 8.0, 8.1 and 8.4)
Kirby Nagelhout Construction: Gervais High School Renovations
Renovations to the existing school including a new entry, renovated bathrooms, and renovated classrooms.
Swinerton Builders: University of Oregon Mass Plywood Prototype
Steel Package and Fall Protection
Kurt Schwabauer | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Kurt Schwabauer to area superintendent in Central Oregon. He will focus on mentoring the team, guiding large projects and expanding the firm's presence in the region.
Cory Loomis | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Cory Loomis to project executive in Central Oregon. He will continue developing teams, strengthening partnerships and supporting project success.
Tristan Cummins | Pence Contractors
Pence Contractors has promoted Tristan Cummins to vice president. He will focus on developing leaders as well as driving predictable project and financial outcomes.
Kolby Shimojima | Walsh Construction Co.
Kolby Shimojima joins Walsh Construction Co. as a project engineer. He has six years of construction experience, including two summers interning with Walsh.
Eugene space shifts from police operations to coffee service
Originally part of a home and later a police station, a Whiteaker neighborhood building now holds Glass House Coffee Bar with a tight-knit community vibe.
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
