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Bigger is better . . . even for solar energy
A 400-acre solar park is coming to the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, its location won鈥檛 be Oregon. Instead, the Teanaway Solar Reserve, owned and managed by a private solar energy company, is planned for a spread of land in Washington state. Specificially, near Cle Elum, about 80 miles southeast of Seattle.
Secret Shoppers in Construction?
So, bidding is supposed to be fair and above board, right? Well, some of my resources are telling me that it's not all that it should be...
WSDOT Using Electronic Bidding Process for Projects
The Washington State Department of Transportation has recently began using an electronic bidding process for highway construction contracts. Electronic bidding saves time and money for both the Department of Transportation and the Contractors bidding on the contracts.
Mandatory or Not?
We were more than a little confused when entering the pre-bid information for the "Gateways High School Parking Lot Renovation" project.
All Bids Rejected for 4th & Revere ADA Improvement Project
The City of Bend has rejected all bids for the June 17th bid opening for the 4th and Revere ADA Improvement project. An error has been discovered in the bid schedule for the project.
Sound Transit’s Boeing Access Road Project Cancelled
The Boeing Access Road to S. 154 Street Landscape Restoration project that was scheduled to bid June 9, 2009 has been cancelled. All bids received by Sound Transit have been deemed non-responsive.
State of Oregon Issues a RFP for a Wireless Interoperability Network
The State of Oregon has issued a Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network. The project will be a four phase, $468,00,000 project expected to be completed by January of 2013.
More woes for WES
It may be June but the streets in the Portland metro area look more like winter. The drifts of white aren't snow, though. They're the blooms from cottonwood trees. Pretty, yes. Unless you're trying to run the WES commuter rail trains.
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
