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Fortis Construction Inc.: OMD Hillsboro
Notice is hereby given that Fortis Construction is inviting bids from qualified subcontractors for the OMD Hillsboro project, Bid Package #4 for the Finishes scopes
Lease Crutcher Lewis: Tualatin Hills Park And Recreation District TI
The scope of work includes but not limited to Design-Build MEPF for portions of a 158,193 SF building and exterior improvements such as electric vehicle charging stations, wash plant, underground utilities and repurposed parking lot
Start of Burnside Bridge construction postponed again
Multnomah County for the second time this year has pushed out the start of construction of the Burnside Bridge replacement project, which now is expected to cost nearly twice as much as previously estimated.
Multifamily property in Salem changes hands
An undisclosed buyer has acquired Fruitland Meadow, which has units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments.
Could cultivation of curiosity be the ultimate stress buster? | Opinion
Curiosity provides leaders with clarity about their teams鈥� challenges so they can meet them where they are to guide them through what is new and different.
AKS and Lancaster Mobley join forces
AKS Engineering & Forestry LLC has announced a merger with Lancaster Mobley of Portland, Oregon, effective October 1, 2025.
$7 million church renovation in Portland building permits | Oct. 20, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for the renovation of St. Mary鈥檚 Cathedral, in the Alphabet Historic District of Northwest Portland.
71-unit affordable housing proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 20, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct in Southeast Portland a seven-story residential building with 22 parking spaces.
Growing industry crisis addressed during mental health summit
NECA's Oregon-Columbia chapter and IBEW Local 48 recently co-hosted a summit in an urgent call to action for labor, management and community partners to unite in confronting the growing mental health crisis affecting the construction industry.
Portland industrial property fetches $22.3 million
CBRE recently arranged the sale of a two-building, shallow-bay industrial park in Northeast Portland.
Centennial Mills redevelopment OK’d by Portland design panel
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved the $80 million project with three buildings featuring a total of 272 units and four retail spaces. The development will include river access.
Ground broken on El Nido housing project in Lake Oswego
The $32 million affordable housing project is being supported by Metro bond money. The building will have 54 affordable units and one manager's unit.
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
