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Low Bidder Deemed Non-Responsive On I-84 Project
The Oregon Department of Transportation has issued bid results for the I-84: Exit 64 (Hood River) Bundle 224 project. Bids for the project were accepted on Oct. 29, 2009 at 9 a.m.
Re-Roofing of the Simnasho Longhouse Canceled
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has issued a cancellation notice for the Simnasho Longhouse re-roofing project. At the pre-bid meeting on November 30th it became apparent that additional specifications were needed to ensure that requirements are completely met.
Klamath Tribes Issue Bid Results for Water System Well Project
The Klamath Tribes has issued bid results for Water System Well project for the 55-acre housing development in Chiloquin, OR.
Sign of the times?
I had hoped that new signage painted on the ground floor windows of the vacant 'checkerboard' building at 415 S.W. 10th Avenue meant that developer Richard Singer was moving forward on a renovation of the retro-1960s building, which he purchased last year.
Penguin Life Support Systems
Okay, it’s one of those project titles that you read in the “Official Call for Bids” and you think, “Huh?”聽 And, of course, for those of you that know me […]
Project Just Arrived. Project Just Cancelled.
We just received the blueprints and specifications for the “New LDS Meeting House” project for Forest Grove, but there was no reference regarding the bid date or time.聽 We called […]
Economic water is fine for McMinnville water-park project
Apparently, the Evergreen Water Park planned for McMinnville is ready to make a splash in the local construction market. Hoffman Construction, the design-build contractor for the project, has issued a […]
Phi Kappa Psi 'Rushing' to Rebuild Fraternity House
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is rebuilding its chapter house after it was damaged in a boiler explosion and fire [...]
Addenda: a game of hide and seek?
In its simplest form, the distribution process of addenda for construction bid packages can be as easy as a fax or an e-mailed PDF document from an architect or engineer. […]
School Zone Flashing Beacon Project Postponed
Lane County Public Works Department has withdrawn the School Zone Flashing Beacon Installation project.
Hallelujah! The city of Hillsboro takes a stand!
It has become a huge pain in the neck to get聽accurate plan holders lists for projects that are bidding. Why? Because many bidders are getting complete bidding documents from other […]
Old building whispers memories…
Life in The Dalles in the 1860s was boisterous and streets were full of men and women, faces flushed with the excitement of the Gold Rush.聽 No coins were used.聽 […]
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
