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Photos: Construction of Southeast Hawthorne Safeway
General contractor S.D. Deacon began work on the site for a Safeway store on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland last May. The MulvannyG2-designed building will feature nearly 60,000 square feet of underground parking and a Starbucks with an elevated seating area.
ABC responds to Obama’s SOTU address, doesn’t like it
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday evening largely focusing on the economy and the growing wealth gap in the U.S. He said we should restore the economy to one where 鈥渆veryone gets a fair shot." But the Associated Builders and Contractors trade association said the speech was just more of the same from the president.
CCA to hold Portland mayoral candidates debate
The Columbia Corridor Association is bringing together the candidates vying to become Portland鈥檚 next mayor.
Design for Pearl District hotel doesn’t impress city design commission
It might be back to the drawing board for the team designing the Marriott Residence Inn in the Pearl District.
Road work on Sellwood Bridge Thursday postponed due to weather
If your morning commute includes the Sellwood Bridge, you might want to plan for a detour on Thursday.
Buildings and Burgers Play Off – judges needed!
I鈥檓 at 47 burgers now 鈥� do I really need to keep going? Actually, I might as well make it an even 50. With meatless-for-me Lent beginning on Feb. 22, I need to bring this to a close and begin the Lenten best veggie burger search.
Is the West End the cheaper Pearl District?
Portland's West End (you know, that area in downtown south of Burnside and west of the streetcar?) has been seeing a lot of retail activity lately. And as more retail tenants open in the area, some already established businesses are taking note of the West End's heavy foot traffic - and cheaper rents.
Unions reps protest against R&H Construction
Representatives of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters marched outside the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland Wednesday in protest of work being performed there by R&H Construction. According to […]
Advantis Credit Union offices renovated in Milwaukie
R&H Construction is renovating Advantis Credit Union's executive and administrative offices in Milwaukie.
Crews making foundation for temporary Sellwood detour bridge
Crews with Slayden/Sundt continued work on the Sellwood Bridge replacement project Thursday.
Register for the 91视频’s DMWESB Contractor Networking event
The Daily Journal of Commerce鈥檚 quarterly DMWESB Contractor Networking event provides networking opportunities in a casual, intimate environment.
Real estate investor roundtable held in Portland
John W. Mitchell, a principal at M & H Economic Consultants, and Sam Rodriguez, vice president of development at Mill Creek Residential Trust, gave keynote addresses on Wednesday at an investor roundtable hosted by HFO Investment Real Estate at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
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
