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DBE-certified contractor lands significant TriMet contract
Raimore Construction has been awarded what eventually could be one of the largest contracts ever given by TriMet to a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Oregon.
In search of true contract disparity
A push is being made for a more accurate representation of Hispanic contractors in an updated ODOT study.
Substantial diversity achieved for orange line construction
TriMet awarded $170 million in contracts to minority-owned firms, women-owned firms or disadvantaged business enterprises for the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project.
TriMet’s diversity program thriving
TriMet's program to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprise companies has continued to succeed as two contractors set records for money committed to be shared with DBE subcontractors.
ODOT project misses minority goals
Bids on a project to repair the roof on Portland's Union Station did not meet the minimum minority participation goals set by the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT's requirements are stricter than those of other public agencies, but minority contractors say the goals are attainable.
Minority contracting clarification confuses some
Changes this month to the way the Oregon Department of Transportation counts minority participation on projects made contractors take notice. But an effort by the state's business development office to explain the changes has instead created more confusion for contractors.
Rule change hits state contractors
A rule change has made it harder for contractors to meet participation goals for minorities and women on state projects. Starting this month, Oregon Department of Transportation projects have tighter requirements for disadvantaged business enterprise, or DBE, contractors.
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
