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2015 Newsmakers: Colas Construction
Strong ideals and a solid business ethic helped Colas Construction make headlines this past August, when the firm was selected to serve as general contractor for a new Natural Grocers store in Northeast Portland.
$20M affordable housing investment on tap
The Portland Housing Bureau is moving full steam ahead with plans to build more affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
Affordable housing recommendations OK’d
The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal for implementing Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� pledge to invest $20 million to build affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
Affordable housing recommendations coming
An effort is under way to provide the Portland City Council with suggestions on how best to follow through with Mayor Charlie Hales鈥� pledge to invest $20 million on affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
Nonprofit investing in Cully neighborhood
A series of Hacienda Community Development Corp. projects in Portland鈥檚 Cully neighborhood are moving ahead this year.
UPDATED: Minority-owned firm to build grocery store
Portland-based Colas Construction is getting its foot in another doorway via a deal to build a high-profile grocery store and adjacent commercial building in Northeast Portland.
2 appointed to Oregon construction licensing board
According to an announcement this week, Gov. John Kitzhaber appointed Colas Construction President Andrew Colas and Oden-Orr Law Principal Attorney Melvin Oden-Orr to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board to terms that will last through 2015.
Minority business development takes the podium at MED Week
The Business Development Institute holds Minority Enterprise Development Week as part of its mission to provide education and training for minority business development in Oregon. Each year, MED Week features a morning of training sessions and mini workshops followed by a luncheon and the presentation of BDI鈥檚 Minority Enterprise Awards.
Affordable housing project finds funding, improves chances
A project by nonprofit Human Solutions to build a transit-oriented, affordable housing project in the Gateway area of Northeast Portland had fizzled in the past. But now it has financial backing from state and federal tax credits, private foundations and a helping of urban renewal dollars.
June Key Delta Community Center enters home stretch
The grand opening of the June Key Delta Community Center is only three weeks away, but the North Portland project still faces challenges primarily because of a commitment to meet strict green building standards.
Living Building goal complicates sorority’s project
The net-zero June Key Delta center project, slated to finish construction in June, needs more funding for energy conservation.
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
