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Nick Cardoza joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Nick Cardoza recently joined Walsh Construction as a project engineer. He has more than two years of professional experience. He is responsible for project documentation, direct labor supervision, project […]
A project to move Cargo
Final touches are being applied to a renovation of a Central Eastside Industrial District building.
Blasting work under way near Mount Hood
Heavy blasting work will delay travel along U.S. Route 26 near Mount Hood this week as part of a $20 million safety improvement project for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
DBE firm with rail experience helps contractor at Oregon Zoo
Lease Crutcher Lewis, construction manager-general contractor for the Elephant Lands project at the Oregon Zoo, is working with Salem-based R&R General Contractors to build a new passenger rail line.
Door opens via experience with prefabricated framing
Experience using a patented system helped a Washington contractor land a project in Portland.
Portland Public Schools still in construction mode
Portland Public Schools is focusing on its next steps stemming from the $482 million bond measure approved by voters in 2012, including preparation of Marshall High School to serve as a temporary home -- first for Franklin High students.
Efficiency under the dome
A new Oregon Health & Science University data center in Hillsboro could become a prototype.
Cherry City Electric adds Carl Duncan
CONSTRUCTION Cherry City Electric has added Carl Duncan as project manager/estimator in its new special projects group. He has 18 years of experience handling estimating and project managing in the […]
More creative office space being created in downtown
A historic restoration plan has been created to transform the 128-year-old Baggage and Carriage Building, in downtown Portland, into a mix of creative office space and restaurant space.
Adolfson & Peterson adds Amy Patten
CONSTRUCTION Adolfson & Peterson Construction has added Amy Patten as its new accounting specialist. She has more than 10 years of experience handling accounting and accounts payable in the construction […]
Roy Kennedy joins Adolfson & Peterson
CONSTRUCTION Roy Kennedy has joined Adolfson & Peterson Construction as its director of preconstruction and estimating. His sole focus will be on AP Integrated Systems (APiS) developed by the firm. […]
Canadian stone being used for courthouse repairs
To repair eight deteriorating chimneys atop the historic Pioneer Courthouse in downtown Portland, Pioneer Waterproofing had to dig up some suitable materials.
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
