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Walsh adds Mandy Byrd
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Mandy Byrd to its Oregon region operations as a project engineer. Her responsibilities for Walsh include project documentation, direct labor supervision, project schedule implementation, quality […]
Woodburn interchange project ahead of schedule
The $75 million Woodburn Interchange Project is on track for completion by the end of 2015, well ahead of the fall 2016 date planned originally, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Contractors are bringing down the noise
Contractors in Portland are finding ways to reduce their noise impact on surrounding residents and businesses.
Oregon Zoo education center鈥檚 focus: sustainability
A Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating is being targeted for a new education center in the works at the Oregon Zoo.
McKinstry adds Lee Hankins
CONSTRUCTION McKinstry recently added Lee Hankins as general manager of energy and commissioning operations in the firm’s Portland office. He is responsible for ensuring that system design intents are met […]
McKinstry adds Dennis Emerson
CONSTRUCTION McKinstry recently added Dennis Emerson as general manager of engineering in the firm’s Portland office. He is responsible for project management, construction design interface management and commissioning oversight of […]
McKinstry adds Joe Korte
CONSTRUCTION McKinstry recently added Joe Korte as general manager of technology construction in the firm’s Portland office. He is responsible for oversight of projects for technology industries. He also will […]
Spurring commercial building retrofits
Multnomah County Commissioner-elect Jules Bailey is spearheading an effort to create a county program that would provide cheap financing for energy-efficiency retrofits of commercial buildings.
Graveyard shifts ahead for Eugene transit project
A $93 million, two-year project to expand bus rapid transit in Eugene will require substantial heavy roadway work at night.
Women honored for efforts in transportation
Kristen Stallman, an Oregon Department of Transportation project manager, next week will be feted as "Woman of the Year" by the Portland chapter of WTS.
Underground storage tanks: a hidden threat
Contractors who discover tanks are being reminded to stop work and contact appropriate agencies.
Cracks slow Powell Butte reservoir construction
The Portland Water Bureau says the $138 million project to build a new Powell Butte reservoir is on budget and will be done on time, despite the discovery of approximately 3,200 cracks.
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
