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Major remodel continuing for Portland鈥檚 鈥楤ig Pink鈥�
Crews are aiming to finish a $12 million to $14 million renovation of the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland in April.
UPDATED: Tolling reportedly would work for Columbia River Crossing
Tolling would provide revenue necessary to construct the Columbia River Crossing, according to a detailed analysis sent Tuesday from the Oregon Department of Transportation to Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Wal-Mart expanding in Portland-metro area
About a decade after the city of Hillsboro denied a bid by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to build a new, 210,000-square-foot supercenter because its footprint would have been too large, the city's Planning Commission is again reviewing plans 鈥� this time for a much smaller neighborhood market.
City, trade union at impasse over contract language
The city of Portland declared an impasse Monday in its 11-month contract negotiations with the District Council of Trade Unions.
Problematic Portland Building won鈥檛 be prioritized higher
Approximately 300 projects are expected to go before City Council in the upcoming budget session, said Dana Haynes, Hales' spokesman. The Portland Building will not be prioritized higher just because it has received greater media attention, he said.
Woodburn鈥檚 UGB expansion attempt rejected
The Oregon Court of Appeals last week rejected an urban growth boundary expansion bid by the city of Woodburn, saying the city failed to justify its need for more land.
ESCO names Jon Owens CEO
CONSTRUCTION ESCO Corp. recently named Jon Owens its new chief operating officer. He has served the company for 27 years, and will now oversee ESCO’s three divisions: mining, construction and […]
Bond dollars helping Portland Community College build
Students at many Portland Community College locations will see big changes when they return on Monday. Through Dec. 31, $234 million has been spent on projects at nine locations since voters approved a $374 million bond measure in 2008.
Commercial drone testing could provide economic boost
The selections of three nonmilitary sites in Oregon for testing unmanned aircraft systems that would be used for activities such as crop fertilization, fire prevention and wildlife management could go a long way toward job creation and investment in the state, economic development and industry officials say.
HomeStreet Bank’s Dawn Bell honored
CONSTRUCTION Dawn Bell of HomeStreet Bank recently was appointed as a supporter director for the board of directors of the Building Association of Clark County. She also was appointed as […]
RailPro’s Jeremy Kushner honored
CONSTRUCTION Jeremy Kushner of RailPro-Vancouver recently was appointed as a subcontractor director for the board of directors of the Building Industry Association of Clark County. SENDING?91视频?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Gaither & Sons’ Ott Gaither honored
CONSTRUCTION Ott Gaither of Gaither & Sons Construction recently was installed as president of the Building Industry Association of Clark County for 2014. Also installed were: Jack Harroun of Jack […]
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
