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Hard Hat Safety Awards – Walsh Construction
During the early stages of constructing a six-story housing project, Walsh Construction鈥檚 crew discovered that some high-voltage distribution lines would be a challenge because of their proximity to the building. […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Rosendin
As Rosendin was working on an occupied building in central Oregon its team saw a rash of scissor lifts damaging walls, leading to a plan to use spotters and equipment […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – P&C Construction
P&C Construction鈥檚 safety planning starts before client interviews, giving the company the ability to plan for site logistics on vehicle traffic, pedestrian safety and overall site safety. It also helps […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Neil Kelly Company
Neil Kelly Co. was replacing a section of ridge beam on a three-story home, not a project it typically does, so Safety Manager Lisa Pickert and her team developed a […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Inc.
Two years ago, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Safety Director Lee Pyfrom attended a conference in Spokane, Washington, where one of the classes was about reducing strains and sprains. 鈥淭he presenter had […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – JE Dunn Construction
Noting that every project is unique and requires different aspects of safety to be addressed, JE Dunn develops site-specific safety plans. As an example, it had to adjust its safety […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – J.E. McAmis Inc.
J.E. McAmis had nearly completed an accident-free rehabilitation of the North Jetty on the Columbia River for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as of late October. The job involves […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Hydro-Temp Mechanical Inc.
As a team from Hydro-Temp Mechanical worked at the Sam Barlow High School job site, one craft professional noticed that after every Monday morning safety meeting all 110 construction workers […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Harder Mechanical Contractors
Harder Mechanical Contractors attributes the success of its safety culture to creating safety plans that are user friendly and easy for people to follow. Safety requirements are clearly written in […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Granite Construction Company
When Granite Construction Co. was charged with driving 13,500 steel posts into the ground for multiple solar projects, it developed a detailed safety plan and procedures were set in place […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Coffman Excavation
Coffman Excavation recently had a crew removing concrete in downtown Portland when they noticed a problem. They stopped work immediately, the foreman called the company鈥檚 safety manager and general superintendent, […]
Hard Hat Safety Awards – Bremik Construction
In 2018, Bremik was constructing a 12-story, concrete apartment building and, as other trades began their work on the upper floors, a couple of near-miss incidents from falling debris occurred. […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
