Photos: Work progresses under public eye at PDX
Portland International Airport is in the midst of a series of large construction projects dubbed PDX Next that will see a host of renovations and new construction over the next […]
VIDEO: County carries out seismic work
Washington County is currently carrying out a $30 million seismic retrofit and renovation of its Charles Cameron Public Services Building in downtown Hillsboro
Photos: OTI hosts annual career fair
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. hosted its 26th annual Career Fair last Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, at the NECA/IBEW Local 48 Electrical Training Center in northeast Portland. More […]
Photos: Dozer Day brings construction to kids
Dozer Day is an annual event that raises money for programs that teach children about sustainability and careers in construction and public safety. Families and their children get a […]
VIDEO: Courthouse project taking shape
The new Multnomah County Courthouse project is steadily climbing, floor by floor, as general contractor Hoffman Construction works on the planned $315 million, 17-story replacement for the existing courthouse on […]
VIDEO: Rockwood Rising aims at lifting east Multnomah County
In this short video Gresham Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Josh Fuhrer gives a brief overview of Rockwood Rising, a long-awaited plan to redevelop a key property in the impoverished Gresham […]
VIDEO: Central City Concern advances trio of projects
Portland nonprofit Central City Concern is currently building three separate residential and medical facilities in east and northeast Portland. Two of these projects, the six-story Blackburn residential and medical facility […]
VIDEO: OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building is coming together
Check out this brief video from Oregon Health and Science University’s new Knight Cancer Research Building on the South Waterfront. The $190 million research center is expected to be finished […]
Insurance is a major expense, but worth the risk
Experienced builders say retaining an industry-focused broker and lawyer, though often more expensive than the "retail" agents, saves money in the end.
Summer building camp for girls grows
Portland’s Girls Build summer camp will be extended this summer due to heavy popularity.
Roundup of Top Bidders for Dec. 16, 2016
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.
Community Benefits Agreements draw city opposition
City officials are speaking out against efforts to employ a union-friendly policy tool to meet minority hiring goals on city projects.
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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