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Hack-proof your roadside signs
An April Fool’s prank which reporter @JustinCarinci tells me has been around a while is the ole hack a construction sign trick. Apparently, most construction crews don’t often change the […]
House of Gold and rubble
If you think our historic buildings have issues, imagine caring for a palace built over nearly 2000 years ago.
Murderers Creek cries out for help
The area around Murderers Creek, where a group of miners were attacked in 1862, has been significantly degraded by juniper trees, which force out native mule deer.
Legos repair old buildings
Repairing a building is serious business. But one German artist is using a bit of whimsy, and a lot of Legos, to draw attention to crumbling structures around the world.
Laurelhurst pond speaks for herself
I am Laurelhurst Pond, and oh, the things I've seen and heard through the years...
How they make hop pellets
A visit this week to the Indie Hops hop pellet plant, Oregon鈥檚 first, showed the fascinating process of converting hop flower clusters into the small, greenish pellets most brewers use.
Bid gets lost in white-out
No, it wasn't during a major snow storm on Mt. Hood. It was the reason that a low bidder was rejected...
Egyptian museum seeks contractor
Ever wanted to rub elbows with the ancient statue of Ramesses the Great? You could get your chance if you're chosen as the general contractor for the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will soon put out an international call for bids for the $550 million project in Giza.
Location changed for mandatory pre-bid meeting
The Salem-Keizer School District has issued an addendum to change the location of the mandatory pre-bid meeting for Houck Middle School HVAC Repair, Renovation, and Flooring Replacement project.
Bid Changes for OSU Federal Newport Branch Project
OSU Federal has elected to extend the bidding process for the OSU Federal Newport Branch project by three weeks in order to consider adding firms to the Selected List of Bidders.
Acronym FAIL
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission is to get more people into homeownership and affordable housing. Tomorrow, the department will roll out a shack. Actually, a SHAC. […]
One more time around…
The Klamath Tribes of Klamath Falls, Oregon have decided to put the 2009 Water System Well out for re-bid again. The project was first advertised in November of 2009, and the Tribes did not receive any bids.
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
