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Bend design firm named finalist in national competition
Ascent Architecture & Interiors recently is one of six firms vying for a $10,000 top prize in a national business plan competition for architectural startups.
Construction crews building residence hall into Bend hill
Central Oregon Community College, spurred by steady enrollment growth, is adding a $15.6 million residence hall on its Bend campus.
Central Oregon sees upswing in upscale home market
The higher end of the homebuilding industry is showing signs of recovery in Central Oregon.
Bend told to hold off on $68M project
A federal judge last week issued a preliminary injunction for a $68 million project expected to update and improve the surface water component of Bend鈥檚 dual-source system. It stemmed from a lawsuit that conservation group Central Oregon LandWatch filed against the U.S. Forest Service, and came shortly before workers were to start the project鈥檚 first phase. Now, it is uncertain whether the pro[...]
Brewery being built in Bend
A new brewery in Bend will include an 85-seat restaurant and tasting room, along with an outside beer garden. Chad Kennedy, a partner in the business, is hoping that construction will wrap up in September.
Bend surface water project moves forward despite controversy
Bend City Council earlier this month approved a $19 million contract to start construction this fall on a project to update and improve the surface water component of Bend鈥檚 dual-source system. But the project鈥檚 cost could potentially reach $68 million.
ODOT facility boosts to Central Oregon construction industry
A new, $5.5 million Oregon Department of Transportation facility in Bend will boost Central Oregon in more ways than one.
Bend settles for small solar installation on parking building
After a four-year struggle to get a 200-kilowatt solar array built on the top level of the Centennial parking plaza in downtown Bend, City Council last week authorized construction for a reduced-scale project.
Bend Airport awarded $3.4M grant for taxiway restoration
The office of Sen. Jeff Merkley announced today that Bend Municipal Airport has been awarded a grant for $3.4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to restore its Taxiway A.
Bend DMV looking for new space to lease
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for commercial property owners in Bend who have space available to house the Bend DMV and its employees.
Sunriver water park contractors receive ‘constant input’ from 4,000 homeowners
LCG Pence Construction started work on the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center in early March. The firm鈥檚 project managers always like to stay in touch with clients. In this case, however, the client is a group of more than 4,000 homeowners.
Bend home building on rebound
After experiencing more than a year of growth for home starts and being tapped by national media to continue, Bend is poised to once again outpace the rest of Oregon in residential construction.
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
