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PCC Newberg near net-zero goal
The Newberg Center project could become Portland Community College's first net zero building.
Sorority’s service station renovation under way
Work on the June Key Delta Community Center is under way. A former service station at 5940 N. Albina St. is undergoing a major renovation to become a center that will provide neighborhood meeting space, exhibition space, a community garden and space for a youth mentoring program sponsored by the Portland Alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Sorority renovates former gas station
A former gas station in North Portland is being converted into a community center. The Portland chapter of the predominantly African-American sorority Delta Sigma Theta purchased the property at 5940 N. Albina St. nearly two decades ago with the plan of developing it for the community.
Portland firms join to boost minority contracting
R&H Construction and Colas Construction have formed a new company, R&H/Colas Construction, to focus on opening doors to disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses in the private sector.
Contractors envision a rebuilt Haiti
Hermann Colas Jr., the owner of Colas Construction Inc. and a native of Haiti, started a fund to help relief efforts. He turned to his fellow contractors for help.
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
