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A conversation with Ted Aadland
Former AGC of America president discusses seismic readiness, the labor shortage and more.
A design-build success story
Oregon state officials say an $800,000 project represents a move toward full acceptance of the design-build delivery method.
Teachers schooled in construction
To address the labor shortage afflicting the construction sector, industry groups have so far focused on efforts to entice kids. But a new summer program is taking a different approach, by going after kids鈥� teachers and mentors.
New federal overtime rule draws criticism from construction industry
While federal officials defended a new rule that will let millions more white-collar workers claim overtime benefits, construction groups quickly disparaged the change as 鈥渦nreasonable鈥� and a job-killer.
Career technical education effort gains AGC’s support
A construction industry group has fallen in to support a nascent ballot effort to fund high school career training for the building trades.
Jordan Cove project not (quite) dead
Investors behind the Jordan Cove Energy Project plan to appeal an unfavorable regulatory ruling.
Haiti medical center project near completion
Volunteers are continuing to build a medical center in Jacmel, Haiti.
Dealt a bad hand, ACE Academy finally folds
A Portland charter school established to train the next generation of workers has folded. Now what?
Builder’s Choice: Perlo Construction
Perlo Construction has reported that last year its workforce grew by 50 percent and its revenue increased by 75 percent.
ACE Academy to close shop soon
ACE Academy, a trades-focused charter school operating in Northeast Portland, will close after the current semester.
Construction spending hits eight-year peak
December鈥檚 spending numbers were released Monday by the Commerce Department and they show a slight gain over November but overall another huge year for construction.
Big fight looming over proposed business tax hike
Construction interests and others oppose a coalition's bid to raise taxes on C-corporations operating in Oregon.
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
