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Successful streamlining
Heavy coordination work and use of prefabricated materials are saving time and money on a Pearl District project.
Pearl West tower will have flexible office spaces
Construction is under way on Pearl West, a nine-story, 154,000-square-foot office tower at the corner of Northwest 14th Avenue and Irving Street.
OP-ED: Oregon Supreme Court to decide water rights case
This past winter, in WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Department, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded an Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) order granting a municipal […]
Contractor relocates to Clackamas, keeps its name
Marion Construction, a 65-year-old concrete company that previously worked out of Salem, is now based in Clackamas.
AGC members to receive hefty returns on workers鈥� comp
The Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter announced an $8.5 million return on its 2012-13 workers鈥� compensation program.
Tilikum Crossing: future so bright
Unique responsive lighting system will illuminate Willamette River conditions.
TCM promotes Ed Newville
CONSTRUCTION TCM recently promoted Ed Newville to director of operations/design-build. He has considerable knowledge of mechanical system design and construction, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative […]
PMCA sees slowdown in call for apprentices
Work is slowing at Intel's D1X facility and it is having an effect on at least one segment of the construction industry.
Micro-studios: small packages, big values?
Developer Mark Madden is skeptical of calling micro-apartments a trend in Portland. He says building the ultra-tiny efficiency units, which are typically defined by developers as less than 300 square feet, is more of a niche that he and others have found to meet the community鈥檚 needs.
Summer school work under way in Beaverton
The Beaverton School District's $680 million capital improvement bond, approved in May, is spurring projects.
Jet Industries promotes Hunter Zeeb
CONSTRUCTION Jet Industries recently promoted Hunter Zeeb to president and CEO. He is responsible for overseeing all Jet divisions. The title reflects leadership responsibilities he has taken on for some […]
Feds aim to crack down on dangerous dust
Contractors who already take steps to reduce exposure to crystalline silica would need to ramp up their efforts if proposed federal rules were to become law.
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
