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Astoria fire a historically big loss
As most have already heard by now there was a four-alarm fire in Astoria last night that destroyed two buildings and displaced nearly a dozen businesses. Working through the night, […]
World Trade Center halfway done in New York
Steel construction on the 1 World Trade Center building, or Freedom Tower, has reached a halfway point more than nine years after the Sept. 11 attacks. The building is so […]
Rosie the drill says ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Portland
Rosie the east side tunnel boring machine – world famous for her work digging along the East Side Big Pipe sewer project – has waved a big, metal Twitter goodbye […]
Is the sky falling? No, but summer rain might not be either
In the mood for a little gloom, doom and reason to invest in low water-use construction techniques and appliances? Look no further than the first Oregon Climate Assessment Report, which […]
Dude, where’s my CICP number?
The Hillsboro Police Department has found a handy place to keep phone numbers for the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program of the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not on officers’ cell […]
Glee’s Cory Monteith ‘might do construction’
Add another one to the celebrity contractor Rolodex. Cory Monteith, who plays Finn on the Fox hit show Glee, says he’s considering a construction career post Hollywood, according to Us […]
The construction economy blues
Don’t expect the economy to improve much through 2014 or 2015, said Mike Salsgiver, executive director of Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter. Right now there are too many homes on […]
A troubled bridge over water
Simon and Garfunkel sang about a bridge over troubled waters. In this case, it's the bridge that is the problem, not the water.
Tech industry and the construction comeback
Intel’s announcement that the company will be sinking billions of dollars into its Hillsboro campus has construction workers rejoicing across the state and the region. But even beyond the impact […]
Tech industry and the construction comeback
Intel’s announcement that the company will be sinking billions of dollars into its Hillsboro campus has construction workers rejoicing across the state and the region. But even beyond the impact […]
Are ‘iconic’ Portland signs a waste of money?
First of all, I love old signs. But I can’t say I’m thrilled with Portland’s love affair with pricey old signs. This week Portland took control of the Made in […]
Are jobs missing from Portland’s future?
Last night I went to a meeting where Michael Jordan, chief operating officer for regional government Metro, talked about establishing a new community investment strategy. During the meeting Jordan announced […]
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
