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Renovation for Vestas preserves warehouse, adds green touches
Renovation work for Vestas American Wind Technology at the Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District will revert the building's exterior to its 1928 condition. But the inside will be filled with innovative, high-tech green features.
Construction companies among GOSH safety award winners
A handful of construction companies were among the safety award winners at the Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference this week.
Portland group finishes green game plan
A new plan for green cluster development in Portland is up for approval by the re-formed Greenlight Greater Portland economic development agency. The group behind the plan wants to maintain Portland's lead in sustainability.
Oregon OSHA reports no construction deaths in 2010
Oregon construction companies had no workplace fatalities in 2010, according to data just released by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. It's the first time in several years that the industry has had no on-the-job deaths over the course of a year.
TriMet adds new safety staff, advisory committee
TriMet plans to launch an all-volunteer Safety Education Advisory Committee this month with a goal of providing long-term advice for the agency's safety projects and programs.
Q&A: David Evans, outgoing, Ken Wightman, incoming
Ken Wightman is replacing David Evans, the company founder of David Evans and Associates, as the board chairman. The 91视频 recently spoke with both Wightman and Evans about the transition.
Winter weather caused ripples in construction employment
Northeastern snow storms have caused ripples in construction employment numbers nationwide, including in Oregon.
ABC supported amendment fails, but not finished
A Congressional amendment about project labor agreements on federal contracts that was strongly supported by Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. failed to get attached to a bill in committee hearings this week, said John Killin, executive director of ABC's Pacific Northwest Chapter.
Bill would create road use tax structure for electric cars
Rep. Terry Beyer, D-Springfield, plans to introduce a bill, HB 2328, later in the present legislative session that would remedy that situation. It would institute a vehicle road-use charge - basically a mileage tax - for electric cars and electric hybrids, starting in January 2014.
Construction begins on Maryhill Museum expansion
Work began this week on a $9.3 million expansion to the Maryhill Museum of Art, located near a bluff overlooking the Columbia Gorge in Goldendale, Wash.
Court rules against permits for Bradwood Landing LNG plant
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the Federal Energy Regulator Committee's permits to build a liquefied natural gas facility at Bradwood Landing between Astoria and Clatskanie on the Columbia River.
Learning brings positive change in a dark economy
Michael Roark, 49, has spent most of his adult life working as a carpenter and estimator. When the recession hit and he found himself out of work for a long period of time, Roark decided to pursue a construction management degree at Portland Community College.
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
