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Governor extends Oregon’s state of emergency due to COVID-19
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended Oregon's declaration of a state of emergency until Jan. 2 as COVID-19 cases in the state continue to rise.
AGC: Firms face ‘one-two punch’ of COVID slowdown, labor shortage
As contractors contend with project delays and cancellations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many are still struggling to find skilled workers, according to a survey from the Associated General Contractors of America.
For some office workers, it’s a different world
Employers around the U.S. are introducing measures to protect employees鈥� health as they return to group environments.
OP-ED: An employee tested positive for COVID-19? Take these steps next
Hopefully, this seven-step guide will provide employers some stress reduction in the event of one of their workers testing positive.
New design considerations for health care
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many providers to seek ways to improve their building environments.
Portland council on verge of voting to extend development deadlines
The Portland City Council is poised to approve a package of deadline extensions that would give developers and construction firms more time to break ground on projects.
Coronavirus kills funding of 37 projects in Oregon
A steep drop in lottery funds has killed the sale of $273 million in state bonds to pay for major projects across Oregon.
Billions of dollars in aid for small businesses go unclaimed
Billions of dollars offered by Congress as a lifeline to small businesses struggling to survive the pandemic are about to be left on the table when a key government program stops accepting applications for loans.
Pandemic could slow projects already prone to delays, report finds
The coronavirus outbreak is likely to exacerbate delays on projects already prone to blown deadlines, according to a Moody's analysis released this week.
Uncertain future awaits office buildings
鈥楿nprecedented times鈥� are generating many questions among property managers and commercial tenants.
OP-ED: Excusable delays on construction projects because of the pandemic
The question of whether a contractor may avoid liquidated damages for delays caused by the pandemic is answered with a question: What does the contract say?
Regional home sales drop amid economic shutdown
April saw a marked downturn in residential real estate activity, with pending sales and listings down more than 30 percent from 12 months previous, according to RMLS data.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
