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Oregon Legislature tackles dirty construction vehicles
In addition to facing new diesel emissions rules in the Portland-metro area, builders will likely see a resurgence of cap-and-trade talks.
Portland clamps down on construction emissions
Contractors are working to adjust to new rules requiring cleaner diesel equipment on sizable city of Portland construction projects.
Senate bill takes aim at diesel construction machines
The latest attempt to curb diesel emissions by construction equipment in the Portland area would represent a 鈥済ut punch鈥� to the industry, according to John Rakowitz, a lobbyist for Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter.
Portland City Council may soon approve diesel tax
Portland City Council is looking at the possibility of establishing a diesel fuel tax to help pay for maintenance and repairs of city streets.
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
