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Construction Career Pathways Project plan gains Portland’s endorsement
Sixteen municipalities and public agencies are collaborating to devise a strategy for increasing career opportunities for traditionally underrepresented communities in the skilled construction workforce.
Prosper Portland joins effort to boost diversity in construction
An effort to align government policy on construction sites is gaining steam, with Prosper Portland鈥檚 board voting last week to endorse a framework plan for the Construction Careers Pathway Project.
Metro-led group looking at issues affecting workforce retention
Months after convening the Construction Career Pathways Project work ing group, Metro is beginning to forge a path forward to encourage more women and minorities to enter and remain in the building trades.
The challenge of building up diversity
Entry barriers for women and minorities were spotlighted in a recent construction workforce study commissioned by Metro.
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
