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Partner Spotlight: Pence Construction
Partner Spotlight: Pence Construction Over the past 70 years, Pence Construction has built a reputation for establishing lasting relationships with project partners and clients that are grounded in trust, dedication […]
Partner Spotlight: Energy Trust of Oregon
Partner Spotlight: Energy Trust of Oregon Energy Trust of Oregon joined NAMC-Oregon as a partner last March with a goal of working with more businesses owned by women and people […]
Dealing with the ups & downs: The importance of price escalation clauses in construction contracts
Dealing with the ups & downs: The importance of price escalation clauses in construction contracts By Vanessa Triplett In this era of trade wars and tariffs, the likelihood that fluctuating […]
MCIP looks forward to future growth, expanded services
MCIP looks forward to future growth, expanded services The Metropolitan Contractors Improvement Program kicked off 2019 with plans for training sessions that drew standing-room-only participation, an infusion of funding and […]
Metro-led group looking at issues affecting workforce retention
Metro-led group looking at issues affecting workforce retention By Chuck Slothower [email protected] Months after convening the聽 Construction Career Pathways Project聽work group,聽Metro聽is beginning to forge a path forward to encourage more […]
Member Spotlight: Twirl Advertising And Design
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: TWIRL ADVERTISING AND DESIGN Jennie Rodriguez had worked in advertising and design in Chicago for about 15 years, gaining experience in ad agencies, design studios and a publishing […]
Portland鈥�5 Centers for the Arts roof project collaboration to ease pathways for diverse contractors
Portland鈥�5 Centers for the Arts roof project collaboration to ease pathways for diverse contractors By Heather Back, Metro Several Metro programs are partnering with Portland鈥�5 Centers for the Arts and […]
Albina Construction plays key role in building homes through Pathway 1000 initiative
Albina Construction plays key role in building homes through Pathway 1000 initiative/span For Dennis Harris, the Pathway 1000 initiative is personal. Harris, owner of Albina Construction LLC, grew up in […]
Member Spotlight: U&M Construction
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: U&M CONSTRUCTION Monica Ortega has been working in construction for nearly four decades and had wanted to start her company for a long time. Last November, she celebrated […]
Workshop provides bonding education, other business guidance for small contractors
Workshop provides bonding education, other business guidance for small contractors NAMC-Oregon recently partnered with the Northwest Small Business Transportation Resource Center, the U.S. Commerce Department鈥檚 Minority Business Development Center and […]
Interstate Trucking Academy helps address driver shortage, diversify industry
Interstate Trucking Academy helps address driver shortage, diversify industry Trucks carry the majority of the nation鈥檚 freight and the volume of truck traffic is expected to increase by more than […]
Affordable housing, construction training unite
Affordable housing, construction training unite By Sam Tenney [email protected] A Portland affordable housing developer is partnering with a pre-apprenticeship program to bring workforce training to a Northeast Portland project and […]
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
