Salem’s Courthouse Square complex set to reopen next week
Marion County's Courthouse Square office building and transit mall will reopen April 7 in downtown Salem after a four-year, $23 million rehabilitation project.
Abbott Construction hires Joe Staub
CONSTRUCTION Abbott Construction recently hired Joe Staub as a superintendent in its Portland office. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he specializes in occupied remodels and tenant improvements across […]
Sellwood Bridge concrete pour under way
Work on the west side of the Sellwood Bridge continued Friday, when Ross Island Sand & Gravel truck drivers began a 36-hour process of delivering roughly 12 million pounds of concrete.
Building upward on a tight site
Coordination, technology and a lot of patience are going into work to create Park Avenue West's spine with cement pours.
$680 million school bond could be boon for builders
If voters were to pass an upcoming $680 million bond measure for Beaverton School District, money would go to a host of projects – including several that could start soon, school officials say.
Plans for restarting boring machine revealed in Seattle
Plans to jump-start the Alaskan Way Viaduct's tunnel boring machine were disclosed by Washington State Department of Transportation officials at a Seattle City Council meeting on Monday.
Developing an opportunity for diversity
Bill Hart and Maria Rojo de Steffey are learning how to develop projects and mentor others through participation in an $8 million affordable housing project in Northeast Portland.
Federal OK widens exportation map for Jordan Cove partners
Jordan Cove Energy Project LP recently received draft approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to export liquefied natural gas to countries that don't have free trade agreements with the U.S.
Perlo adds Patti Moller
CONSTRUCTION Perlo Construction recently named Patti Moller director of business development. She is responsible for the company’s business development strategy and execution. She will take a lead role in development […]
Defective Morrison Bridge panels being investigated and repaired
Multnomah County forensic engineers are continuing to perform detailed inspections of the Morrison Bridge, investigating how and why the deck is wearing out prematurely as well as making needed repairs.
Clackamas Community College may pursue $90M bond measure
Clackamas Community College officials will decide by the end of June whether to place a $90 million bond measure on the November ballot.
ESC Automation adds Dale Stone
CONSTRUCTION ESC Automation, a building automation and energy management company, recently added Dale Stone as branch manager in its Tigard office. He has more than 30 years of experience and […]
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