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McKinstry helping connect girls to trades in Oregon, Washington
Seattle-based McKinstry, via its Building Futures initiative, is investing $1 million into programs such as Girls Build geared to introduce girls and young women to the skilled trades.
Video: Youth learn skilled trades at Girls Build camp
Girls Build is a week-long summer camp at which girls learn building trades, including carpentry, concrete, electricity, sheet metal, plumbing, and more, in a series of hands-on workshops.
Spotlight shines on champion of girls in construction
Katie Hughes, founder of the Girls Build summer camp, was honored with a laudatory video profile and a surprise gift from TV personality Mike Rowe.
Summer building camp for girls grows
Portland鈥檚 Girls Build summer camp will be extended this summer due to heavy popularity.
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
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- 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
