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New federal policy has builders concerned
President Donald Trump鈥檚 newly introduced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have stirred up debate across the country since they were signed into law.
Portland bridge project nets another award
Slayden Construction of Stayton and partner Tempe, Arizona-based Sundt Construction were jointly recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America last week for their role in construction of the Sellwood Bridge replacement project.
In disasters’ wake, builders brace for impact
Industry observers say firms鈥� projects in 2018 could be affected by shortages of materials and workers.
Could a hidden danger be building?
Amid a national epidemic of opioid abuse, construction professionals don鈥檛 believe it鈥檚 affecting their industry.
Nearly $10M returned to AGC Oregon-Columbia chapter members
Members of Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter got back a record amount in retrospective returns for workers鈥� compensation payments 鈥� $987,000 for 642 companies.
Team building experience
Oregon State University last week hosted a bridge engineering competition that attracted dozens of collegiate teams.
Staton Companies undergoes leadership transition
Jeanne Staton, 70, recently stepped down as head of Staton Cos. 鈥� one of the largest demolition firms in the Pacific Northwest.
Senate bill takes aim at diesel construction machines
The latest attempt to curb diesel emissions by construction equipment in the Portland area would represent a 鈥済ut punch鈥� to the industry, according to John Rakowitz, a lobbyist for Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter.
A conversation with Knife River’s Brian Gray
Knife River's Brian Gray, 2017 president of AGC's Oregon-Columbia chapter, recently answered questions from the 91视频.
Contractors oppose bill that would bar employers from testing for pot
A bill in the Oregon Senate would bar employers from testing their employees for off-the-clock marijuana use.
U.S. metro-area construction employment ailing
Despite rises in building activity, more than one in three American metropolitan areas saw job losses in construction in 2016.
New fall-protection rules on the way
In a move aimed at cutting U.S. worker deaths as effectively as possible, new federal fall-protection rules will be imposed soon by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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
