Noose found on Benson High School construction site
A worker found a noose at a Benson High School construction site on Saturday. It is the second one discovered on an Andersen Construction jobsite in the past 26 months.
Taking workforce development to school
The Benson Polytechnic High School construction technology program is growing, thanks in part to one contractor’s assistance.
A training program begins to build
The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) and Rosemary Anderson High School have partnered to offer a pre-apprenticeship course to young people ages 17-25.
Storage facility eyed for Lloyd District property
A three-story building with self-storage space and ground-floor retail space could be coming to the Lloyd District next to Benson Polytechnic High School.
ACE Academy eyes possible relocation to Benson
The ACE Academy, a public-private trade school set to close next month, might not be at death’s door after all.
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 — 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











