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Industry racism addressed in listening session
The National Association of Minority Contractors' Oregon chapter on Tuesday held an online listening and brainstorming event as part of an effort to start dialogue about racism in construction.
Building industry’s ‘complete silence’ called out
Changes are necessary in order to stamp out racism and economic disparity in construction, Portland executives say.
Firm moves ahead on Central Eastside blocks
Prosper Portland's board voted to authorize negotiations with Beam Development for a 99-year ground lease and a disposition and development agreement for the first of three vacant blocks.
Minority-owned contractor ascends to next level
Colas Construction, founded in 1997, has continued to build its business in Portland since winning a sizable Oregon Convention Center contract.
Poised to ‘start breaking that glass ceiling’
Colas Construction and other minority-owned firms are taking advantage of contract opportunities presented by Metro.
ODOT blocks making slow progress
The planned redevelopment of three vacant Central Eastside properties inches forward as an office boom continues in the area.
Affordable housing project could set precedent
A proposal for a Powell Boulevard property generally elicited positive comments from the Portland Design Commission during a hearing on Thursday.
More affordable housing units on the way
Ground was broken Thursday in Portland鈥檚 Eliot neighborhood on the five-story, approximately 72,455-square-foot North Williams building.
Oregon Convention Center project proceeding
The second phase of work has begun on a $39 million renovation of the Oregon Convention Center.
Bidding open for work on North Portland project
Subcontractors are being sought to perform a wide range of work for a new multifamily development in North Portland.
Historic building due to receive improvements
Bureau of Development Services staff on Wednesday announced approval of plans to renovate the 109-year-old C.K. Henry Building in downtown Portland.
Portland working to boost firms, industry diversity
The city鈥檚 Prime Contractor Development Program is continuing to help women-owned, minority-owned and emerging small businesses bid on city contracts valued at $5,000 to $1 million.
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
