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What happened to high-school shop classes?
Last month, while making my way through Lincoln High School at back-to-school night, I bumped into Jim Parr (LHS ’73). We were next to a room marked 鈥淒rafting,鈥� but there […]
Building industry takes a licking, keeps on ticking
In September 2008, each day’s headlines seemed to trump those from the day before. Last year, Merrill Lynch was sold to Bank of America on Sept. 14, and Lehman Brothers […]
Construction contractors, heal thyselves
A new multifamily project was constructed and within three years there was so much rot that the structure needed significant repairs. Another project had no problems, but the water-resistant barrier […]
A plan to pay for road and street projects
Oregonians recognize that with utilities, at least, they get what they pay for. Their water, gas, sewer, electric and telecommunications usage determines how much they’re charged. Sure, they may grumble […]
Pulling together in extraordinary times
These are extraordinary times 鈥� Unemployment in Oregon has reached 12.4 percent. That statistic is a high for more than 30 years of record keeping. The city of Portland is […]
Green standards need public acceptance
What system will serve transportation infrastructure projects the way LEED has served buildings?
Building bridges from past to present
Engineering in Oregon is much different now than in days of Conde McCullough
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
