US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak
U.S. construction spending rose slightly in May amid higher mortgage rates, with declines in single-family housing and factory construction.
Home construction declines 1.6 percent nationally
U.S. homebuilding fell in September as contractors continued to be tripped up by supply chain bottlenecks.
Residential builder aiming to grow in Oregon
Homebuilding giant Taylor Morrison Home Corp. plans to expand aggressively in Oregon following its acquisition of William Lyon Homes, an executive said.
McMinnville homebuilder to work with national firm
McMinnville-based contractor Winsome Construction announced Tuesday it will work with Woodhouse, one of the leading timber-frame manufacturers in the United States, to build timber-frame homes in Oregon.
Recharging at home
Vic Remmers' West Hills Homes NW recently began work on Pioneer Highlands, a Happy Valley subdivision that will consist of 65 homes built with high-tech features, including electric-car charging stations and WiFi-capable thermostats and garage doors.
Community Giving House work wraps up
Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a homebuilder based in Vancouver, Washington, recently completed a new Community Giving House to benefit four local children’s charities.
Wilsonville welcoming single-family surge
Multifamily units account for more than half of Wilsonville’s existing housing stock – including senior housing, according to city Planning Director Chris Neamtzu. But change is coming to the Portland suburb.
Homebuilder revives Sellwood development
When Mike Harn, the owner of Portland homebuilding company Anlon Construction, was first approached about taking over a 20-unit townhome development, he wasn't interested. Then he found out where the project was located, and that made all the difference for Claybourne Commons.
Portland housing market jumps in July
Fueled by rising home prices and the threat of increasing interest rates, the number of buyers flocking to the market reached its highest point in eight years. Homebuilders are taking advantage en masse by buying, demolishing and subdividing single-family lots. But some Portland-area homeowners are still struggling with foreclosures, an area of the housing market that experienced increased activit[...]
Salem’s homebuilding market on the rebound
While the homebuilding market in Salem is improving, observers say a full recovery from the recession is still slow and fitful.
Residential construction, home sales see growth in 2012
Homebuilding has ramped up 22 percent since this time last year, and is at its highest level in nearly four years, according to data released recently by the U.S. Commerce Department.
Forecasters say homebuilders have reason for restrained joy
Cautious optimism was the general theme of the breakfast meeting at the Oregon Convention Center. Cautious as they may have been, however, a lot of people were smiling at overall positive news about the homebuilding 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
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- 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 — 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















