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Portland to host national AGC safety meeting
Construction safety will be at the forefront of discussion in the metro area the third week in July, when the Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter hosts a pair of events geared to improve awareness.
Back to boatbuilding
After nurturing the Northwest College of Construction for nearly a decade, Dan Graham is retiring to work on his sailboat.
Hammer & Hand hires Casey McKenna
CONSTRUCTION Hammer & Hand recently hired Casey McKenna as commercial project supervisor at its Portland headquarters. He has 18 years of experience in the construction industry, most recently as senior […]
Advocating for reduction of construction waste
Portland requires that at least 75 percent of materials from construction projects valued over $50,000 be recycled. But that isn't preventing a lot of items from landing in landfills.
Goat Blocks design requiring more work
The Portland Design Commission is seeking more changes to plans for the Goat Blocks project.
Driving toward building modernization
A Southeast Portland auto dealership that touts itself as the oldest in Oregon is bringing its facility up to speed.
Get a grip on Global Reporting Initiative鈥檚 G4 guidelines
An upcoming training course in Portland will focus on G4 鈥� the Global Reporting Initiative's next generation of sustainability reporting guidelines.
BLOG: Wyden is key figure in effort to find transportation money
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has tasked members with finding by the end of the month a bipartisan solution to revive the cash-strapped Highway Trust Fund.
Headquarters hotel development agreement reached
Metro and Minneapolis-based Mortenson Development, after months of negotiations, have agreed to a development and financing agreement for a 600-room hotel near the Oregon Convention Center.
Remaking a city鈥檚 waterfront
Development of a new, $1.5 billion district is progressing on an ex-mill site in Vancouver, Wash.
OP-ED: Transit agency increasing capacity safely
As large capital projects start, the preparation for the safety of workers constructing the job is paramount.聽Preparing a safety program that meets the project and code requirements, and functions […]
PGE surging ahead with power projects
Portland General Electric is building three major power-generating facilities in Oregon and Southeast Washington as it tries to meet a renewable portfolio requirement and demand from its growing customer base.
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
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
