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Kiewit’s performance issues persist at Abernethy Bridge
Since the project began in 2022-23, Kiewit Infrastructure West has received negative marks on four consecutive annual evaluations by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Commission approves design for Portland school redevelopment
Portland design commission approves plans for new 289,500-square-foot Ida B. Wells High School building on Vermont Street, designed by Bora Architecture.
Beware of work in dangerous heat or harmful air
Here's what workers need to know if supervisors try to force you to work through a heat wave or other hazardous weather conditions.
Trades education center rising at college’s Newport campus
The 22,000-square-foot Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades Center is designed to expand hands-on training in construction, welding, HVAC, and maritime technology.
New aquatic center designed for Northgate Park in Portland
Construction of the $91.5 million facility may start in fall 2027. The center will feature competition and recreation pools, amenities like rentable event rooms and sustainable design elements.
Bull Run project’s sustainability honored by national nonprofit
The Bull Run water filtration project in Multnomah County recently received an award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The facility is expected to become operational in 2029.
$6.2 million parking garage renovation on tap in Salem
Construction is set to begin April 6 at the Marion Parkade in downtown Salem. Work will take place in phases to maintain partial access to the structure.
Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland gaining Chinese memorial
Construction has commenced on the Lone Fir Chinese Memorial in Southeast Portland. It will honor the memories of more than 3,100 people of Chinese ancestry once buried there.
Consulting firms merge to strengthen services 聽
Founded in 2002, Grette Associates has worked on federal, state, and local issues on projects ranging from major public port developments and sediment remediation actions to aquatic permitting for individual landowners.
Construction company names new president
Former president Jeff Deswert will operate as chairman of the board of directors. After starting his career working at Mt. Bachelor, Deswert began his commercial construction career in 1986 as one of the first employees of Kirby Nagelhout working out of founder Kirby Nagelhout鈥檚 house in Bend
New library coming for Oak Lodge area
The new Oak Lodge Library will be on property owned by North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) at 3811 SE Concord Road in Milwaukie, the home of the historic Concord Elementary School.
High-value construction projects in California may zip ahead
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to fast-track hundreds of billions of dollars鈥� worth of construction projects throughout the state.
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
