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91视频 Dictionary: Effective rate
effective rate: the real measurement of earnings or savings associated with the theory that money today is more valuable than money tomorrow because it can accumulate interest through compounding.
91视频 Dictionary: Soldering
soldering: a process in which metal pieces are joined together by melted metal
91视频 Dictionary: Wayfinding
wayfinding: the act of orienting oneself and navigating within a space
91视频 Dictionary: Bio-swale
bio-swale: a landscape element designed to filter runoff water
91视频 Dictionary: Cost sharing
cost sharing: an agreement under which two entities create a plan to split the costs of something. Cost sharing is common with deductibles and co-payments in health insurance. In building and development, cost sharing often occurs when the owner of a piece of property shares costs of decontamination or property appraisal with a potential buyer.
91视频 Dictionary: Environmental remediation
environmental remediation: the process of identifying and removing pollution or contaminants from a piece of property. The process usually begins with a site assessment. Once the assessment is complete and the contaminants are identified, a strategy for removal is put together and implemented.
91视频 Dictionary: Escrow account
escrow account: usually used in real estate transactions, a deposit of funds by one party intended to be transferred to another party after certain conditions are met
91视频 Dictionary: Construction Manager/General Contractor
Construction Manager/General Contractor, or CM/GC: a contracting method and project delivery system in Oregon in which the project team rather the contractor shares responsibility for the project.
91视频 Dictionary: Truss
truss: a triangular, bracket-like structure used as support for roofs and bridges
The key to unemotional investing
Most investors would agree that fear and greed can wreak havoc on a nest egg, but no one seems to know what to do about it. An obvious but often […]
91视频 Dictionary: Net absorption
net absorption: the square feet leased in an area over a period of time after deducting space vacated.
91视频 Dictionary: Green street
Green street: a street that uses vegetation to manage stormwater runoff at its source. Other features of a green street can include improved access for pedestrians and bikes, which are seen as more sustainable means of transportation.
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
