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Time running out to nominate for 91视频’s Building Diversity awards
The Daily Journal of Commerce is continuing to seek nominations for its annual 鈥淏uilding Diversity鈥� recognition program.
Prosper Portland joins effort to boost diversity in construction
An effort to align government policy on construction sites is gaining steam, with Prosper Portland鈥檚 board voting last week to endorse a framework plan for the Construction Careers Pathway Project.
Poised to ‘start breaking that glass ceiling’
Colas Construction and other minority-owned firms are taking advantage of contract opportunities presented by Metro.
Panelists discuss diversity in architecture
Architects recently discussed personal challenges related to diversity in their industry, and how the next generation may change the landscape.
Construction diversity event scheduled for this fall
Registration is now open for Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.鈥檚 2018 Diversity in the Construction Trades Summit, which will take place Nov. 8, at the East County Family Services Center in Portland.
Panel: greater inclusivity needed
Industry professionals shared their stories and weighed in on how development in traditionally African-American communities has left significant impacts.
Panel event to focus on diversity in construction
A community panel, 鈥淰ital Voices in the Built Environment,鈥� will discuss the need for greater diversity and representation by people of color in the construction and architecture industries.
Challenged to change their industries’ faces
Architecture and engineering firms face hurdles in efforts to attract and retain skilled women and minorities.
Minority contracting group on the move
Mayor Charlie Hales is relocating the Equitable Contracting & Purchasing Commission, the nascent board charged with helping increase minority participation in city projects.
Hales meets with equitable contracting group
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales on Thursday pledged his office鈥檚 鈥渇ull support鈥� to the city鈥檚 Equitable Contracting and Purchasing Commission.
The difficulty of designing spaces for all
Designing landscapes to serve a diverse population is a complicated process, but one that can benefit entire communities. But some observers say that process in the Portland-metro area needs to be better at including minority populations.
Newsmakers 2016: Teresa Elliott
Teresa Elliott wanted to be an astronaut when she was younger and, while she remained earthbound, her interest in science and engineering led her to become the first woman to head the Portland Water Bureau.
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
