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Finalists for 91视频鈥檚 2010 Top Projects
Despite the region being mired in a recession last year, general contractors, architecture and engineering firms, and developers still managed to compile an impressive array of projects for consideration in the Daily Journal of Commerce's 2010 Top Projects competition.
For success, be optimistic
In another time, the question “How’s business?” could be a throwaway line. Today, it’s a test. It’s a check-in to gauge whether the economy is really as bad as it […]
Measures 66 and 67: What now?
The election no one wanted has ended. The people of Oregon have voted, and their voice was loud and clear: “We support the Oregon Legislature’s decision to permanently raise taxes […]
AGC ROSE Awards
Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter's Recognition of Safety Excellence (ROSE) Awards honor chapter leaders in safety excellence. Winners receive recognition from peers in the industry.
Water the bamboo and secure more sales
During the postgame interviews after Oregon beat Oregon State in the Civil War, running back LaMichael James attributed the Ducks’ successful season to “watering the bamboo.” Reporters were stymied by […]
Local support aids bridge project
A聽decade after planning started, and five years after it stalled because of a lack of money, the Hood River Bridge-replacement project is again moving forward. Planners put out a request […]
BREAKING NEWS: Tax hike measures qualify for Oregon ballot
Two measures to undo tax increases passed during the Oregon Legislature’s last session qualified for the ballot, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office announced today. The measures will appear on […]
Foes of state tax increase begin signature drive
To repeal the recent state tax increase, VOTE Oregon will have to collect 84,000 signatures by mid-September in order to put the matter before voters next January. Defenders of the tax hikes concede the anti-tax group will gather enough signatures and are preparing for an election battle.
Building on Safety
On Nov. 20, 2008, a three-person line crew from Henkels & McCoy was installing power cables on a switch that receives power from turbines on the Rattlesnake Wind Farm near Arlington. Colvin Infrared & Electrical Testing, a subcontractor on the project, was testing high-voltage power cables two miles away that deliver energy to a nearby substation.
Legislators鈥� plan is not supportable
A few months ago, I outlined some suggested guidelines and principles for Oregon鈥檚 elected officials to consider as they grapple with balancing the budget in what has now shaped up […]
Firms that focus on people can succeed at sales
Raymond Torto, global chief economist at CB Richard Ellis, recently predicted that while 2009 will be a tough year nationally, Portland鈥檚 vacancy rate will bottom out in 2012. If we […]
Legislative bill tracker: Senate bills update
Here鈥檚 what has happened to state Senate bills the 91视频 has been tracking. Stay tuned for the fate of House bills. Senate Bill 79 What it is: Energy efficiency rating […]
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
