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Headquarters hotel project draws another legal maneuver
Metro upped the ante in the litigious saga of the headquarters hotel project near the Oregon Convention Center on Tuesday, filing a "validation action" in Multnomah County Circuit Court.
BLOG: Pushing Portland toward less reliance on cars
Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Leah Treat has a vision to make city streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
OMSI making a push to shake up the Central Eastside
OMSI has visions of introducing housing, lodging and office space into a portion of the Central Eastside Industrial District.
$230 million investment positions construction technology firm for more growth
Technology upstart Viewpoint Construction Software announced Tuesday that Bain Capital will invest $230 million into the company by the end of the week.
BOLI fines contractors for prevailing wage violations
Two men tied to two related siding and roofing companies have agreed with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries to pay a $70,000 fine for failing to pay prevailing wages on two separate public works projects.
AGC鈥檚 Oregon-Columbia chapter adjusts policy positions
The Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter's board of directors on Friday voted unanimously to broaden its core policy positions on workforce training and public contracting methods.
Abbott Construction hires Guillermo Rico
CONSTRUCTION Abbott Construction recently hired Guillermo Rico as a superintendent in its Portland office. He has more than 30 years of industry experience handling a wide range of construction duties. […]
Abbott Construction hires Matt Winkler
CONSTRUCTION Abbott Construction recently hired Matt Winkler as a project manager in its Portland office. He has more than 23 years of industry experience. He currently is managing the tenant […]
Mortenson Construction hires Kallen Gatherer
CONSTRUCTION Mortenson Construction recently hired Kallen Gatherer to lead the firm’s marketing efforts in its Portland office. She has more seven years of experience in the architecture, engineering and construction […]
Smaller Oregon universities make pitches for project funding
Oregon's four smallest universities on Friday submitted requests for a total of $210.2 million in funding for capital projects and maintenance/repairs in the next biennium.
Multnomah County courthouse decisions ahead
Several key decisions concerning the future Multnomah County courthouse need to be made in the next several months, project leaders told county commissioners on Thursday.
Electrical contractor on the move in Portland
Squires Electric is moving from one Central Eastside Industrial District space to another.
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
