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From an ugly incident to ‘a beautiful thing’
General contractors鈥� commitment is propelling the "Safe from Hate" effort to combat racism, discrimination in the construction industry.
Construction training programs pause during pandemic
Union and nonunion training centers alike in the Portland-metro area have shuttered their operations in the past two weeks to avoid unnecessary face-to-face interactions.
BOLI: Oregon apprenticeship programs thriving
More than 10,000 individuals are enrolled in state-registered apprenticeship programs in Oregon, according to BOLI.
OP-ED: Like summer temperatures, Oregon’s minimum wage is rising
Five things Oregon employers should know about the July 1 statewide minimum wage increase
Lawmakers tackle unpaid construction wages
A bill on its way to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's desk improves reporting and coordination between two key state agencies, and makes it easier for workers to recoup unpaid wages.
The challenge of building up diversity
Entry barriers for women and minorities were spotlighted in a recent construction workforce study commissioned by Metro.
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.
Updated: State bill on wage payment responsibility moves to Senate
Legislation that would hold general contractors responsible for wage theft committed by subcontractors survived a narrow vote Monday in the Oregon House of Representatives.
Contractor gets fine, 10-year ban from public work
Madras builder WCI Construction and its owner, Eugene Graeme, are barred from performing public work in Oregon for 10 years for violating prevailing wage and recordkeeping laws.
Clamping down on jobsite bullies
With attitudes about harassment changing, and the shortage of skilled workers in construction deepening, industry stakeholders are taking action to curb bullying on worksites.
BOLI study examines minority apprenticeships
A study by sociology professors at Portland State University finds that the state of Oregon can do more to retain women and minorities who enter the construction trades.
BOLI hands janitorial company lifetime ban
A janitorial contractor in business since 2001 has been banned for life from working public projects in Oregon due to wage and hour violations. Cornerstone Janitorial Service, and its owner, […]
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- 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
