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91视频 names finalists for DMWESB TopProjects competition
Fifteen projects in three categories will move forward as finalists in the 2011 DMWESB TopProjects, the Daily Journal of Commerce announced today.
Barriers to equality persist in construction work
A report released today by the City of Portland鈥檚 Procurement Services, a bureau in charge of ensuring that public dollars are spent economically and equitably, shows that construction work done for the city by minorities, women-owned construction firms and small emerging businesses represent a significantly small percentage of total city contract work done.
Portland beefs up MWESB programs
Portland City Council on Wednesday officially accepted a study that points out disparities in the use of minority- and women-owned firms and emerging small businesses on city projects, in comparison to availability of such contractors. But amid complaints about the study鈥檚 accuracy and the city鈥檚 MWESB programs in general, City Council stated clearly that real progress toward equality happens [...]
Contractors seek relationships with DMWESB firms
Some industry professional say certification and relationships can help DMWESB firms win work.
Perseverance, patience and paperwork pay off
When the subprime mortgage crisis hit in 2007, Erik Esparza of LanPacific Inc. knew he’d have to look for opportunities outside of the private housing market that had been the […]
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
