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City hall project shines spotlight on CM/GC process
Springfield's city council voted against using the expedited CM/GC process for city hall renovations, prioritizing local contractors and competitive bidding.
Industry-backed research group expands Oregon policy role
The Common Sense Institute is expanding its role in Oregon policy debates, offering data-driven research on the economy, labor and major projects.
Hood River鈥揥hite Salmon bridge project wins federal OK
Federal officials approved the $1.12 billion Hood River鈥揥hite Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement project, allowing final design and permitting to begin.
Supreme Builders
Supreme Builders, founded by Eric Hernandez in 2021, delivers expert residential and commercial construction with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
Oregon bill targets wage theft in construction industry
Senate Bill 426, now under committee review in the Oregon House of Representatives, aims to hold general contractors liable for subcontractor wage theft.
Civil West Construction
Army veteran Arnold Sanchez founded Civil West Construction, growing it into a successful firm focused on teamwork, growth, and heavy civil projects.
Construction outlook for Oregon a mixed bag in AGC survey
Contractors expected the value of infrastructure projects to be higher in the new year, the survey showed. Water and sewer were at 32 percent, followed by transportation at 30% and bridge and highway projects at 30%, according to survey results.
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
