Fortis hires Allen DeWitt
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State structural, mechanical, energy efficiency codes change
Builders and designers have until Oct. 1 to implement state building code changes that took effect July 1.
TriMet proposing to create off-street facility for bus drivers
TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane on Wednesday presented a proposal to create an off-street bus layover site at Northeast Lombard Street and Sixth Avenue.
Park expansion plans
Mountain West Investment Corp., as part of the Pringle Square project, has entered into a multilayered purchase and sale agreement with the city of Salem.
A game changer for Salem
The $25 million first phase of redevelopment of a former mill site is nearly ready to begin in downtown Salem.
OP-ED: Effective ways of communicating safety
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ODOT, contractor finalize tunnel project settlement
The Oregon Department of Transportation and Aumsville-based contractor Capital Concrete Construction have agreed to terminate the contract for the $9.4 million Salt Creek Falls Tunnel project.
New federal rules spark projects
Efforts are under way at two Portland higher education campuses to ensure compliance.
Washington High School auditorium upgrade at ‘full tilt’
Venerable Group is moving ahead with plans to retain the historic character of Washington High School's auditorium and create "the best music venue in the metro area."
Multnomah County committing to Morrison Bridge repairs
Multnomah County is planning to replace a failing Morrison Bridge lift span deck fewer than three years after it was installed.
Fewer federal transportation dollars heading to Oregon
Oregon will start receiving smaller payments from the Federal Highway Trust Fund starting in August, according to the state's interpretation of federal changes announced recently.
A tough market to crack
To succeed in the booming North Dakota area, contractors must first build relationships.
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
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