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Ex-drywall contractor’s federal sentence is 19 months
A former Hillsboro drywall contractor was sentenced in the U.S. District Court of Oregon on Friday for antitrust charges related to a project in Portland鈥檚 Pearl District.
TriMet’s bid to build off-street bus layover facility stalls
TriMet officials have abandoned plans to construct an off-street bus layover site in Northeast Portland after investigating the potential cost and consulting with neighbors.
Cherry City hires Scott Mears
CONSTRUCTION Cherry City Electric recently hired Scott Mears as a project executive. He has 34 years in the industry, including 15 at Oregon Electric Group as a field operations manager, […]
Eugene City Council votes to demolish City Hall
At a Wednesday work session the Eugene City Council reaffirmed its decision from earlier this month to raze the building at 777 Pearl St., and construct a new City Hall at the same site.
Design chosen for proposed Salem bridge
A segmental precast concrete box design is the preferred option for a third bridge over the Willamette River.
Recovery still a slow process for homebuilders
The outlook for local homebuilders who weathered the storm during the recent downturn is more slow improvement.
$44.3 million contract awarded for bypass work
Eugene-based Wildish Standard Paving received from the Oregon Department of Transportation a contract to work on the $252 million first phase of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass project.
North Williams Avenue upgrades under way
Construction started this week on a $1.5 million project to improve increasingly traveled North Williams Avenue, where development has surged.
OP-ED: Federal agency may begin to wade deeper
In spring 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency published its draft 鈥淲aters of the U.S.鈥� rule for public comment. The rule would redefine which waters are subject to federal regulation 鈥� […]
OP-ED: Avoid pain by consolidating construction disputes
Litigation is an unfortunate byproduct of the construction industry. With so many players contributing design services, construction services, materials and equipment in a confined space under a tight budget and […]
Homebuilder broadens its reach in Pacific Northwest
Vancouver, Wash.-based homebuilder Pacific Lifestyle Homes is expanding into the Seattle area after a 15-month land acquisition and preparation period.
Adolfson & Peterson appoints Rick Whitney as CEO
CONSTRUCTION Adolfson & Peterson, which has a Portland office, recently appointed Rick Whitney as its new CEO. He is responsible for the company’s strategic direction as well as overall business […]
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
