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Mortenson construction promotes Bob Matkin
CONSTRUCTION Bob Matkin recently was named design phase manager for Mortenson Construction’s Portland office. He will lead collaboration efforts to ensure appropriate input and best alternatives are integrated into design […]
Jim Paulson named president of Viewpoint Construction Software
CONSTRUCTION Jim Paulson of Viewpoint Construction Software recently was named president. The appointment recognizes his continuing contribution to the growth of the organization and his growth as a business leader. […]
Eugene Airport may save money on project
A $5 million renovation at Eugene Airport has caused some disruption for workers and passengers. But airport administrators say the project has an upside: bids that came in lower than expected, which will save the airport money in the long run.
Mystery of roofer-turned-hero solved
The story about the two Portland construction workers who helped nab a robbery suspect on Monday has spread far beyond Oregon. But in all of the stories, only one of […]
Constructing Capitol Hill: 220 years in three minutes
Some construction projects go on for years and years and years. Others are finished in what seems like no time at all. Capitol Hill, it turns out, is a mix […]
309 S.W. Third Ave.
The 120-year-old Sherlock Building recently received a renovation and now will serve as a Church of Scientology worship and teaching center.
2013 TopProjects: Keen Footwear Headquarters and Retail Flagship – 1st Place Renovation
A concept called HybridLife is the Keen Footwear mantra. It鈥檚 a commitment to create product and business practice solutions that fulfill a 鈥減romise to care for each other and the world around us.鈥� That ideology was the driving force behind the renovation of the Pearl Building 鈥� a century-old, five-story, 60,000-square-foot, brick office structure in downtown Portland 鈥� into the shoe com[...]
2013 TopProjects: Vernonia K-12 School – Best of Show/1st Place Public Buildings
It was more than a construction project. The Vernonia K-12 School became an example of what can be accomplished when communities and professionals come together.
2013 TopProjects: Maryhill Museum of Art Expansion – 1st Place Private Buildings
The Maryhill Museum of Art opened in 1940 with an eclectic collection featuring Rodin sculptures, post-impressionist paintings and Native American basketry 鈥� all on display in a circa 1907 Beaux Arts style mansion with a sweeping view of the Columbia River Gorge. As the collection grew over the decades, the need for more space became critical.
2013 TopProjects: Oregon City Arch Bridge – 1st Place PW/Infrastructure/Transportation
The Oregon City Arch Bridge exceeded its life expectancy by 40 additional years, but recently the need for rehabilitation became apparent. City officials, community residents and the Oregon Department of Transportation all agreed on one thing: any upgrades done to the bridge would need to be handled in a way that would retain the original, definitive art deco style.
Oregon City honored for introducing kids to construction
The National League of Cities recently issued a report that praises Oregon City officials for a program that introduces high school students to construction trades.
State capitol upgrades in limbo
A solid plan for making $225 million in seismic improvements to the state capitol isn't likely to happen during this legislative session, despite the insistence by state Rep. Vicki Berger and others that the project needs to be done sooner rather than later.
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
