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Fine distinctions: OSHA set to raise penalties
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is raising its penalties for the first time in 25 years. It鈥檚 one of a number of major changes ahead for employers, and with it comes talk of legal challenges.
ACE Academy eyes possible relocation to Benson
The ACE Academy, a public-private trade school set to close next month, might not be at death鈥檚 door after all.
Title 11: Not out of the woods yet
Critics from the business and development communities say Title 11, which was set in place to protect trees in development areas, has led to more trees being cut down, and might be making housing in Portland less affordable.
Newsmakers 2016: Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo (Courtesy of Oregon Zoo) Oregon Zoo (Courtesy of Oregon Zoo) Within weeks after the Oregon Zoo鈥檚 new Elephant Lands exhibit opened, project leaders were delighted to see some very notable differences in how much the elephants were moving around the six-acre site.
Newsmakers 2016 (Editor’s Choice Award): Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
In the roughly 30 years since Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. was formed, its membership has grown from four founders and a handful of their colleagues to more than 400 women working in the building industry trades.
Newsmakers 2016: Lease Crutcher Lewis
Take a look at the project teams for the most visible 鈥� and successful 鈥� projects completed recently in both the Portland-metro area and Oregon, and there鈥檚 a good chance Lease Crutcher Lewis will be listed as general contractor on more than a few of them.
Newsmakers 2016: Oregon State University 鈥� AGC student chapter
Several efforts have garnered national attention for Oregon State University鈥檚 Associated General Contractors student chapter, including its outreach to young people and volunteerism to benefit communities both locally and overseas.
BnK Construction adds to its staff
CONSTRUCTION Neal Linegar is a new owner of BnK Construction. Rick Shandy is a new owner of BnK Construction. Todd Rocha is a new owner of BnK Construction. BnK Construction […]
Mortenson adds Mitch Cornelius
CONSTRUCTION Mortenson Construction has added Mitch Cornelius as an integrated construction manager in its Portland office. He has more than seven years of construction experience, ranging from small Coast Guard […]
ABC Pacific Northwest chapter adds Scott Sherman
CONSTRUCTION Associated Builders and Contractors’ Pacific Northwest chapter recently added Scott Sherman as director of member services. He has a background in marketing and advertising. SENDING鈥�91视频鈥圥EOPLE鈥圛TEMS: Please send your announcements […]
OP-ED: Five keys of project risk management
A review of the headlines suggests that anyone connected to the real estate and construction industries is cautiously watching the markets for a new 鈥渂oom.鈥� Those of us who have […]
Walsh adds Justin Van Wormer
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Justin Van Wormer as a superintendent in its Oregon office. He has more than 20 years of construction experience, with a focus on new health […]
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
