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Trail Blazers, city clash over Moda Center renovation funding
The NBA team and the city of Portland are in a stalemate over contributions to the project that could cost $600 million.
Mass timber considered for 10-story project
The four partnering agencies behind a 10-story project tentatively called 4th and Montgomery are in the early stages of exploring the use of mass timber.
City Council expands powers of procurement officer
The city of Portland will give its next procurement officer greater authority to approve construction and professional services contracts, a move intended to save projects a time-consuming trip to City Council.
2015 Newsmakers: City of Portland Bureau of Development Services
If you want to gauge the vitality of building activity in Portland, the city鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services is a good place to start.
City has openings for inspectors, engineers, planners
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is now accepting applications for some of 22 new positions -- including building inspectors, mechanical engineers and planners.
City of Portland Is Hiring An Independent Hearings Officer!
The City of Portland is hiring!
Portland makes heat map for 20-minute neighborhoods
As the city of Portland continues forecasting its future over the next 25 years through the Portland Plan, some really interesting and useful information is starting to emerge. One of […]
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
