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VIDEO: County courthouse project gets artistic touch
The $315 million Multnomah County Courthouse project being undertaken by general contractor Hoffman Construction was given a recent burst of color in the form of an elaborate mural adorning one of the job site's pedestrian walkways.
A training program begins to build
The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) and Rosemary Anderson High School have partnered to offer a pre-apprenticeship course to young people ages 17-25.
Another bid to boost workforce development
The third annual Industry for a Day event last week let contractors and manufacturers make valuable connections with educators.
VIDEO: Courthouse project taking shape
The new Multnomah County Courthouse project is steadily climbing, floor by floor, as general contractor Hoffman Construction works on the planned $315 million, 17-story replacement for the existing courthouse on […]
Updated: Hayward Field renovation design unveiled
The University of Oregon Foundation unveiled the design of a planned renovation of venerable Hayward Field on Tuesday. The series of renderings produced by architecture firm SRG Partnership show a […]
New federal policy has builders concerned
President Donald Trump鈥檚 newly introduced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have stirred up debate across the country since they were signed into law.
Crime prevention efforts honored by regional group
The Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program of the Pacific Northwest held its 22nd annual awards luncheon on Thursday.
Photos: Burnside bridgehead building brought down
A 101-year-old building has been razed to make way for construction of a new 17-story mixed-use building at the Burnside bridgehead.
Exceptional structural engineering efforts honored by Oregon group
The Structural Engineers Association of Oregon has released the names of the winning projects in the 2017 SEAO Excellence in Structural Engineering awards competition.
Portland Japanese Garden project honored
The Portland Japanese Garden added to its list of honors recently when Engineering News-Record (ENR) named the Cultural Crossing expansion its project of the year in the Northwest region.
In disasters’ wake, builders brace for impact
Industry observers say firms鈥� projects in 2018 could be affected by shortages of materials and workers.
On the Boards: UO Knight Campus building
The University of Oregon last week gave students, faculty and the public a first look at its proposed first building of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.
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
