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Cupid played part in venue's name
If history hadn't happened the way it did, this performing arts venue might have been called by another name.
Construction apps for iPhone
Here is a list of some good construction apps for the iPhone. Measurements gUnit: A handy unit conversion tool. Includes length, area, volume, pressure, energy and more. Price: $0.99 My […]
Old MacDonald had a farm: E-I-G-H-T
So, you can build million-dollar projects, but can you spell? If not, your bid may be rejected.
Coolest websites in the industry
One of the things I like most about my job is how much time I get to spend kicking around the Internet. While doing this I have stumbled across some […]
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
What D is BIM?
Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is typically defined as a way to represent and generate building data, often using 3D models. The Associated General Contractors, however, defines it as “an […]
Union Station roof: Not what you think
The red roof on Portland’s historic Union Station helps make the building a local landmark. Everyone recognizes the trademark terra cotta tiles. Or so they think. The tiles are actually […]
Dump your Flash site
The buzz on the Web today is Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ thoughts on Flash. Not surprisingly, they’re not good ones. Flash, made by Adobe, is used for animation and interactivity […]
Soldering future careers
For a first solder, it’s not so bad. Of course, I had the help of some skilled tradeswomen with the Plumbers and Steamfitters local 290 helping me. Giving a confidence […]
Sign of the times
Here’s an interesting bit I wasn’t able to fit into my Block x Block on the Guild Theatre last week. The sign for the restaurant Pastini on the corner of […]
Country music just might be the ticket
The results are in for the Short-List of selected proposers for the Willamette River Transit Bridge Design/Build Services. Three proposers have been selected in step 1 of a 2-step process for the final design and construction
Underbidding still rampant
The newsroom on Tuesday night headed over to the Gotham Tavern for one of our paper’s DMWESB networking events to kick back with a cold beer and hear the latest […]
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
