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You want more jobs, but no more spending?
On the transportation beat I hear a lot of talk from government agencies about how important new transportation projects are for the economic growth of our region. In the comment […]
PGE Park – a money pit
A presentation Tuesday night on the state of the city’s Spectator Fund by fund manager David Logsdon was rather eye opening. It turns out, Memorial Coliseum isn’t the only big […]
How's the bidding process going for you?
Are you avoiding common estimating mistakes and accurately pricing general conditions? How do you recover from change order impacts? Do your scope letters hit a 'home run' or do they leave a lot of unanswered questions?
Drowning in acronyms
Sometimes the jargon that goes along with the transportation beat can be a little overwhelming. Take a meeting I attended this morning as an example. At the JPAC meeting a […]
'Probably got histoplasmosis, got no gun…'
Even Johnny Cash correctly referenced Histoplasma Capsulatum in his song, "Beans for Breakfast."
King County Housing Authority says keeping plan holders lists too time consuming
The King County Housing Authority has informed the 91视频 that it does not keep Plan Holders lists for any of its projects out for bid.
A walk in the park…
A simple little park bench brings back an 'explosion' of memories...
For NOAA center, Washington state fighting a fight it can’t win
It’s been one year, one week and one day since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration signed a 20-year lease with the Port of Newport to move its Pacific fleet […]
Follow me at AGC
I’m packing my beach towel, SPF 50 and hard hat tonight in preparation for the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter Summer Convention at Glenenden Beach. And lucky for you who […]
“Lost” in transportation
Jumping into a new beat as a reporter reminds me of when my wife asked me about the series finale of the television show “Lost.” Having only seen the first […]
Thanks for stopping by!
Our Project Center 'free' day was a huge success and many 'guests' were surprised at all the bidding opportunities.
Medal of Honor winner is given another honor
Both deceased now, Stan and Jean would probably consider this new multi-purpose building as their 'living room.'
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
