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Obama launches program to make commercial buildings more energy efficient
President Obama yesterday announced the launch of a new program that would make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy efficient during the next 10 years. The program is called the […]
Oregon enviros miffed at Obama’s drilling plan
President Barack Obama today announced plans to drill for oil and gas off the East Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico and off parts of Alaska. Obama mentioned the plans […]
Oregon enviros miffed at Obama’s drilling plan
President Barack Obama today announced plans to drill for oil and gas off the East Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico and off parts of Alaska. Obama mentioned the plans […]
Clash over PLAs grows in Portland
The fight against federal project labor agreements has taken a new dimension with the entry of a new group into the local debate. The National Black Chamber of Commerce, which has no local chapter, has targeted Portland, where one such agreement is being considered. Project labor agreements set terms between owners and labor groups before construction begins.
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
