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OP-ED: The importance of legal formalities in contracts
In the hurly-burly world of construction, it’s not uncommon for parties to cut corners in their haste to enter into contracts. Although some legal formalities are less important now than […]
Memorial service planned for firm’s late owner
Kenneth Bruce Booster, a 20-year veteran of the construction industry, will be remembered by family, friends, employees and colleagues during a memorial service on Saturday in Corvallis.
Growth spurt for Independence
Sizable industrial, lodging and housing projects are moving forward in the Polk County city.
Food product development center rising in Salem
A food product development and testing center being built in Salem will be operated by San Francisco-based Diamond Foods and be adjacent to its factory for Kettle Brand chips.
OP-ED: Take steps to build a culture of safety
Safety in an organization does not happen by accident. To be successful, an organization or company needs to build an intentional culture of safety that becomes embedded into its day-to-day […]
Baldwin General Contracting’s Yohn Baldwin appointed to chair committee
CONSTRUCTION Yohn Baldwin, president of Albany-based Baldwin General Contracting, recently was appointed vice chairman of the workforce and professional development committee of Associated General Contractors’ Oregon-Columbia committee. The committee was […]
Fine Painting and Allied Services honored
CONSTRUCTION Fine Painting and Allied Services LLC, a regional industrial painting and waterproofing contractor, was honored with the Contractor of the Year Safety Award by the Joint Safety Committee of […]
Demolition-related code changes may be forthcoming
A task force convened by the Portland Bureau of Development Services is developing a code change proposal to address concerns about the city鈥檚 procedures regarding home demolitions.
OP-ED: Yes, your vote really does matter
As you have probably been able to guess from watching television, listening to the radio or even surfing the Internet, we have an election around the corner. Most Oregonians can […]
Sharon Everett joins INLINE Commercial Construction
CONSTRUCTION Sharon Everett recently joined INLINE Commercial Construction as marketing coordinator. She previously worked with a cost estimating firm and a local construction company. SENDING鈥�91视频鈥圥EOPLE鈥圛TEMS: Please send your announcements to […]
Bend dam project geared to aid river users, wildlife
Construction is scheduled to start this week on a $9.7 million Bend Park & Recreation District project to renovate the Colorado Dam on the Deschutes River and build a new bridge for bicyclists and pedestrians.
An exercise in bridge engineering
Portland State University students recently built a 44-foot-long, wooden, cable-stayed bridge model.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
