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UPDATED: Man climbs crane at construction site
A man in crisis who climbed to the top of a construction crane Wednesday in Southeast Portland was taken into custody.
Major development opens in South Waterfront
Officials last week celebrated the grand opening of a two-building, 750,000-square-foot expansion of Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 growing South Waterfront campus.
Big project keeping builders busy
Construction of the $324.5 million Multnomah County Central Courthouse is expected to finish next year.
Sub-bids sought for work at UO’s Knight Campus
Hoffman Construction is seeking sub-bids for work on the Knight Campus for the Acceleration of Scientific Impact (KCASI) at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Subcontractors being lined up for school project
The long-awaited renovation of Lincoln High School, in Portland鈥檚 Goose Hollow neighborhood, isn鈥檛 supposed to start until next year, but general contractor Hoffman Construction is already seeking subcontractors for the job.
Pre-bid meeting on tap for Portland airport work
Another package of work is being put out to bid for the Concourse B redevelopment project at Portland International Airport.
Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge to close for concrete pour
The Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic this weekend because of a concrete pour on an eastbound ramp.
Bidding open for work at Portland airport
Bids are now being sought from subcontractors interested in performing a wide variety of tasks as part of a project at Portland International Airport.
Another piece of Burnside Bridgehead puzzle
Crews are enduring wintry conditions during construction of the 5 MLK mixed-use tower in a conspicuous Southeast Portland location.
Sub-bids sought for work on county courthouse
Hoffman Construction is seeking bids from subcontractors for bid package No. 13 (exterior improvements) for the Multnomah County Central Courthouse project.
Sub-bids sought for school construction in Seattle
Hoffman Construction is building a pair of new middle schools for the Shoreline School District in Seattle and seeking sub-bids for a variety of work for both projects.
More affordable units on the horizon
General contractor Hoffman Construction is on the verge of topping out a 13-story apartment tower in Portland's South Waterfront District.
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
