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Contractor offers custom clinic for employees
The local Vera Whole Health clinic for Hoffman Construction鈥檚 Portland employees and their families is just down the street from the general contractor鈥檚 Southwest Broadway office.
Subcontractor appealing judge’s dismissal of lawsuit
Portland-based Harder Mechanical Contractors is appealing a judge鈥檚 decision to throw out a copyright infringement claim against Hoffman Construction and Intel.
Colas Construction scores $27M convention center contract
The regional government Metro has announced it intends to award Colas Construction its largest contract ever to a minority-owned business.
University of Oregon nears agreement with labor union
Building trade unions in Oregon are optimistic they鈥檒l soon come to terms with the University of Oregon and ensure work in the Eugene-Springfield area for at least a decade.
Photos: Eyes on the sky at South Waterfront project
The normally-bustling Center for Health and Healing South project in Portland's South Waterfront district was mostly quiet last Monday, as the site was all but shut down for the solar eclipse.
Courthouse on solid ground thanks to testing
Crosshole sonic logging is being used to ensure foundations are stable for Multnomah County's new, $300 million courthouse.
OHSU signs new round of master contracts
Oregon Health and Science University has signed its latest round of master contracts with the local offices of four national construction firms. The contracts cover sustaining work valued between $100,000 […]
Full court press in downtown Portland
The Multnomah County Central Courthouse, one of the largest construction projects in the area, reflects an adaptive response to circumstances.
Photos: the expanded Portland Japanese Garden
The Portland Japanese Garden debuted its Cultural Village expansion, the first public commission in the United States designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, earlier this month. The project added several […]
Weathering wet Washington Park work
Record rainfall has complicated the $190 million Portland project to build a drinking water reservoir.
Art and craft
A master of traditional Japanese carpentry is putting his skills to work at the Portland Japanese Garden.
Portland Art Museum plans unification project
Construction of the Rothko Pavilion, which will connect two separate buildings owed by Portland Art Museum, is projected to begin in 2018 if fundraising is successful.
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
