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$11.5M multifamily project moving ahead
Bremik Construction has broken ground on the Cameron Apartments -- an eight-story building in Southwest Portland.
Portland permit center’s hours being reduced
The Portland Bureau of Development Services starting this week will close its Permit Center at noon on Thursdays, likely until at least March 2015.
OP-ED: Hey young workers, Construction Wants You!
The Associated Builders and Contractors it means doubling down on workforce development and recruitment.
OP-ED: When does the clock stop ticking for liability?
Many construction contractors who have worked in the industry for any appreciable amount of time have faced litigation, often as defendants in what are commonly termed 鈥渃onstruction defect鈥� lawsuits. Frequently, […]
JE Dunn adds Gary Mitchell
CONSTRUCTION JE Dunn Construction recently added Gary Mitchell to its mechanical engineering service group. He has more than 20 years of experience in construction. Mitchell will be responsible for the […]
OP-ED: How to handle pesky personnel issues
The Pareto principle posits that 80 percent of the effects of something come from 20 percent of the causes. As applied to employers, and more particularly human resource professionals, 80 […]
Plenty of work, too few workers
The construction industry in Oregon is suffering from an aging workforce and a shallow labor pool.
Woodburn High School project nearing design phase
Nearly two and a half years after fire damaged portions of Woodburn High School, the Woodburn School District has reached a settlement with its insurance company that will allow it to move forward with reconstruction plans.
Sara Schubert joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Sara Schubert recently joined Walsh Construction as a project administrator. She has more than 10 years of experience. SENDING鈥�91视频鈥圥EOPLE鈥圛TEMS: Please send your announcements to [email protected].
Rick Hickman joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Rick Hickman recently joined Walsh Construction as a superintendent. He has more than 30 years of experience spanning all phases and types of construction. He is responsible for safety, […]
Dave Melnick joins Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Dave Melnick recently joined Walsh Construction as a project manager. He has more than 20 years of experience in the health care, commercial, industrial, educational and manufacturing market sectors. […]
Multifamily party still raging
Permits are being issued for thousands of apartment units in the Portland area. But when will the boom end?
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
