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Hartley-Waltz Construction
Janelle Waltz founds Hartley-Waltz Construction in 2023, offering renovations, flooring, and energy-efficient solutions for homes and businesses.
Oregon bill targets wage theft in construction industry
Senate Bill 426, now under committee review in the Oregon House of Representatives, aims to hold general contractors liable for subcontractor wage theft.
Potential Prime Contractor Outreach Event for the Bull Run Supply Treatment Project!
Event is Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 4%3
Canadian ‘Buy American’ deal eases sourcing
The U.S. and Canada signed a trade deal last week opening stimulus projects to Canadian suppliers while opening Canadian projects to U.S. suppliers. The deal promises to ease what had become a headache on stimulus projects, particularly water and sewer ones.
Union Station seeks general contractor for repairs
Portland is looking for a contractor to update Union Station. Money for the project, estimated at between $6.5 million and $7.5 million, comes from the high-speed rail program in the federal stimulus package.
City of Seattle Issues New Supplemental Bidder Criteria Form
The City of Seattle has issued a new City of Seattle Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria form that will be used for all City Public Works projects of $300,000 or more starting January 1, 2010. Read more...
City of Seattle Issues New Supplemental Bidder Criteria Form
The City of Seattle has issued a new City of Seattle Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria form that will be used for all City Public Works projects of $300,000 or more starting January 1, 2010. Read more...
Portland considers minority oversight for contract review panels
Despite good-faith efforts of the past 25 years, the city of Portland says it is still inconsistent in its efforts to include minorities in its contractor evaluation and selection processes. […]
How Far Are You Willing To Travel For A Project?
The City of Aumsville has issued a request for bids for the Olney Street Overlay project bidding on August 20, 2009 at 2:00pm. When we contacted the Engineer on the project we were told that he didn't think anyone outside the Salem area would be intrested in bidding on the project so he would not be issuing documents for plan centers and plan exchanges in Portland area and other areas outside of [...]
How Far Are You Willing To Travel For A Project?
The City of Aumsville has issued a request for bids for the Olney Street Overlay project bidding on August 20, 2009 at 2:00pm. When we contacted the Engineer on the project we were told that he didn't think anyone outside the Salem area would be intrested in bidding on the project so he would not be issuing documents for plan centers and plan exchanges in Portland area and other areas outside of S[...]
Secret Shoppers in Construction?
So, bidding is supposed to be fair and above board, right? Well, some of my resources are telling me that it's not all that it should be...
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
