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Oregon transportation funding proposal revealed
Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled the details of a potential funding solution to preserve state transportation and maintenance services.
Prevailing wage bills being weighed by Oregon Legislature
A pair of companion bills that would change how prevailing wage is calculated for public construction projects are under consideration during the 2021 Oregon legislative session.
2020 Legislature: another climate change bill anticipated
The Oregon Legislature will convene on Monday. At the top of the agenda for Democrats is cap-and-trade legislation that would limit carbon emissions.
Oregon lawmakers tackling a new cap-and-trade bill
A climate change bill that could dominate the 2020 Oregon legislative session got its first public hearing last week as lawmakers try to find a compromise on a contentious issue.
Legislative proposal calls for cap on rent hikes
After failing to advance a rent control bill into law in 2017, Oregon Democrats are optimistic a favorable political landscape will change the result in Salem this session.
Politicians, building professionals converging
Numerous construction-related bills are expected to receive attention during the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 2019 session.
Funding stream sought for workforce training
Senate Bill 82 would direct the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries to establish a new program that would provide supportive services for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs throughout the state.
Democrats pushing for more middle housing
Sweeping legislation to break the dominance of single-family zoning in Oregon cities has the backing of some of the state鈥檚 most powerful politicians.
OSU, affordable housing benefit from state legislation
Approval of bond funding for construction at Oregon State University's Cascades campus in Bend was one of the highlights from the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 27-day short session.
Stakeholders working to move transportation package forward
One of the topics local building industry trade groups and lobbyists expect will receive attention in the 2018 Oregon legislative session relates to the transportation package that was approved last year.
Lawmakers: tenant protection is top of mind
Several rent control measures will be considered during the upcoming legislative session.
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
