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Building Blocks: Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital redevelopment
A hospital in Newport was upgraded recently via a 40,000-square-foot remodel and an 86,000-square-foot addition.
Subcontractors needed for school expansion
The crown jewel of Greater Albany Public Schools鈥� $159 million capital bond is now entering the construction phase, and general contractor Gerding Builders is seeking sub-bids for all scopes of work.
Sub-bids sought for Albany school construction
All scopes of work are open for bidding as part of an extensive renovation and expansion project at South Albany High School.
New hospital on the rise in Newport
At 126,000 square feet, the new $57 million Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital under construction in Newport will offer 22 departments and a wider scope of services than the 25-bed hospital it鈥檚 replacing.
Gerding Builders LLC: Linn-Benton Community College
Health Occupations Center. Lebanon, OR. Bids are due March 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM.
Gerding Builders, LLC: Oregon State University
Bexell Hall Interior Renovations. Corvallis, OR. Bids are due December 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM.
Gerding Builders: South Albany High School
Building #9 Reconstruction bids are due December 9 2015 at 2:00pm
Gerding Builders, LLC: South Albany High School
Building #9 Reconstruction. Phase III Bidding (Misc. Sitework, Finishes, & MEP). Bids are due December 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM.
Examining the apprenticeship system
A state-appointed task force is crafting policy that could lead to new apprentice utilization laws.
Contractors: more help wanted
As construction work ramps up heading into summer, the shortage of skilled labor is affecting the industry.
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
