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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $46.2 million in top bidders | Jan. 9, 2026
The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded a $20.3 million contract for railroad system improvements.
Extension plan for Portland’s North Park Blocks scrutinized
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice on plans to extend the North Park Blocks as part of the Green Loop. Members expressed concerns about timing, maintenance and interim uses.
Bremik Construction Inc.: Holcomb ES Bid Package 02 Spring Break Abatement
The project includes selective interior renovations, construction of a new cafeteria and kitchen addition with associated site improvements, ADA and restroom upgrades, new lighting and low-voltage systems, new 铿乺e sprinkler and HVAC systems, a new roof, and other selective site enhancements.
City Of Cannon Beach: Utility Worker, Wastewater
The City of Cannon Beach is seeking an individual skilled in construction, maintenance, repair, and related operational activities in wastewater.
Metro devoting $5 million to help spur housing production
The Metro Council on Thursday approved establishing a $5 million Housing Production Accelerator Fund to ramp up affordable housing development across the region.
Oregon Prosperity Council includes building industry members
The new council will advise Gov. Tina Kotek on short-term and long-term strategies to accelerate Oregon鈥檚 economy, create good paying jobs, and grow Oregon businesses.
Meghan Lacey | Chambers Construction Co.
Chambers Construction has promoted Meghan Lacey to chief financial officer. She has extensive construction industry experience and a strong accounting background.
Divisive New Jersey law accelerates affordable housing boom
New Jersey towns rushed to approve housing plans before a state deadline, fueling a residential building boom tied to affordable housing mandates.
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Oregon transportation bill should be repealed, Kotek says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.
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
