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DMWESB TopProjects 2010 Third Place, private buildings: Endeavor Plumbing & Contracting
The new Keybank branch in Portland's Pearl District is a modern amenity built within an historic structure. As such, Endeavor Plumbing & Contractors had its work cut out for it while installing the new bank's upgraded plumbing system.
DMWESB TopProjects Third Place, private buildings: Carr Construction
Since it was built in the 1950s, the Federal Reserve Building in downtown Portland has stood as a testament to the design talents of one of the world’s most recognized […]
DMWESB TopProjects Second Place, private buildings: McDonald Excavating
Sometimes even the most basic jobs can run into problems along the way, as McDonald Excavating learned while working on the Hamilton Portland Yard Facility.
DMWSB TopProjects First Place, private buildings: Vancouver Paving Co.
As Howard S. Wright Constructors and Vancouver Paving Co. teamed up for the PRODA Radiation Oncology Center project in Clackamas, site logistics posed the biggest challenge. At least 25 of the parking spaces for an existing medical office building, for example, had to be maintained throughout construction.
American Institute of Architects Portland recognizes design excellence
The American Institute of Architects Portland presented its annual awards for design excellence at a gala celebration Oct. 23 at the Portland Art Museum. Of 64 projects entered in the "built" category, six were labeled standouts. One received an honor award, the highest rating.
McDonald Excavating named top DMWESB contractor
McDonald Excavating was named a double winner at the Daily Journal of Commerce's DMWESB TopProjects event. The firm won the title of Best DMWESB Contractor and a second-place award in the private buildings category for its work on a yard facility for Hamilton Construction.
Q&A with Oregon gubernatorial candidates John Kitzhaber and Chris Dudley
This election season, the race for governor of Oregon is one of the tightest in the state and the nation. Reporters for the Daily Journal of Commerce recently spoke with Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley about their thoughts on some issues of interest to our readership.
Portland area property tax hikes unlikely to pass
The city of Portland, Multnomah County and TriMet hope their ballot measures to increase property taxes will pass this year, but political experts say such measures are even less likely to pass this time around than in the past.
91视频 Dictionary: Volatile organic compounds
volatile organic compounds, or VOC: chemical elements sometimes found in paint that are widely considered toxic.
Consider hard assets to diversify your portfolio
Investors mulling over how to rebuild their portfolios after the financial crisis may want to consider adding a hard asset component to provide diversification while also taking advantage of macro-economic […]
A conversation with Bob Stacey
Bob Stacey gets a kick out of public policy. After graduating from law school in the 1970s, Stacey was hired by 1000 Friends of Oregon as a staff attorney. He […]
A conversation with Tom Hughes
Tom Hughes is a Hillsboro native through and through. He was born in the city, graduated from Hillsboro High School and, after graduating college, returned to the area to teach […]
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
