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Contractors seeking potential DMWESB connections
Andersen Construction and Hermanson Company are inviting small and disadvantaged contractors to a virtual meet and greet at 1:30 p.m. on March 18.
On a charge toward greater equity in contracting
The 91视频 recently spoke with the Professional Business Development Group's new executive director: Kenechi Onyeagusi.
Portland plan to boost contracting equity progressing
The city of Portland is moving forward on a two-year-old plan to increase diversity and equity in contracting via money collected from major construction projects.
Report: construction’s racial and social equity challenges persist
Minority-owned businesses don鈥檛 get a fair shot when it comes to construction work in Oregon, according to a new report.
Project consultant selected for water treatment plant
The Portland City Council on Wednesday authorized an exemption to the low-bid process and an alternate contracting method for the city鈥檚 $350 million to $500 million project to construct a water filtration plant at Bull Run.
A foot in the door, but nothing more
Disadvantaged contractors say certifications aren鈥檛 helping them land work; state officials are 鈥榓ttempting to address鈥� the issue.
Minority-owned firm not an overnight success
Raimore Construction is tackling a $6.7 million project for TriMet -- the regional transit authority's largest contract awarded to a minority-owned firm.
Colas Construction, Andersen Construction join forces
Colas Construction will partner with a firm other than R&H Construction 鈥� Andersen Construction 鈥� for a big upcoming public project: the $85 million Grant High School modernization.
Fighting for a bigger piece of the pie
In 1996, Portland city officials pledged to address low participation by minority- and women-owned construction firms. Twenty years later, little has changed.
MED Week events celebrate minority businesses
The 2015 Minority Enterprise Development Week will wrap up Thursday with a morning of workshops for small businesses and an awards luncheon at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland.
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.
Three industry groups planning joint event
The Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, the Metropolitan Contractors Improvement Partnership and the Business Diversity Institute will hold a joint holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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
