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OP-ED: Can (or should) my project continue during the shutdown?
It is a good time to revisit the considerations that all project participants should keep in mind when deciding whether to continue a project or start one.
Officials starting to check out Oregon workplaces
Oregon OSHA is set to begin conducting spot checks of workplaces to verify compliance with state-mandated coronavirus safety measures.
Health care projects receiving high priority
Regulators have streamlined the permitting process for structures that could become vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Road funding takes hit from drop in driving due to stay-at-home orders
The longer motorists remain off the roads, the harder it will be for states to afford repairs in the months and years ahead.
OP-ED: To continue construction, companies must commit to safety
The construction industry has long had an unwavering commitment to the safety and health of every worker. It鈥檚 vital that companies do their part to push for additional safety measures.
Project team strategizes to meet schedule
The location of mass-timber materials relatively nearby has benefited construction of a public facility in Oregon City.
OP-ED: Stock market fights off coronavirus
The market drop was the most precipitous in history. History tells us that the market will recover, but over what time period?
Online class focuses on site safety during pandemic
The Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) is offering a free online course to help contractors maintain safe jobsites and comply with Gov. Kate Brown鈥檚 鈥淪tay Home, Save Lives鈥� order.
Workers raise coronavirus safety complaints
Construction companies are disputing claims, saying they鈥檙e enforcing social distancing, providing handwashing stations and encouraging sick workers to stay home.
One industry reaching out to another in need
Construction organizations are stepping up to donate personal protective equipment to medical professionals.
OP-ED: Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s impact on Oregon employers
Two questions remain. First: How do OFLA and the emergency FMLA leave interact? And second: Can we reduce our prior sick leave considering the new emergency paid sick leave?
Q&A: How to get aid for a small business hit by virus crisis
Millions of small-business owners will be turning to the government, seeking help for an individual and nationwide cataclysm, the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
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
