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Commerce Department awards Intel $7.86 billion
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel Corp. $7.86 billion for its commercial semiconductor manufacturing projects under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. The award supports Intel’s previously announced […]
Intel announces Hillsboro facility investments
The investments in Intel鈥檚 Oregon research and development and manufacturing operations are part of Intel鈥檚 plans to invest more than $100 billion in the U.S. over a five-year period, CEO Pat Gelsinger said at September鈥檚 Intel Innovation event.
Working in a state of flux
A subcontractor's employee who was working on a project at Intel's Hillsboro campus recently tested positive for COVID-19. Now many industry stakeholders are taking measures to protect their workers.
Huge Intel expansion on track in Hillsboro
Intel鈥檚 plan to build a third manufacturing facility at its Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro has an auxiliary parking and utilities project that would be massive by itself.
Intel confirms plans for Hillsboro factory
Intel has acknowledged it will soon start building a massive new semiconductor factory in Hillsboro.
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.
Electricians union anticipates surge of work
Now that work has picked up, IBEW Local 48 is preparing to resume training electrician apprentices.
PMCA sees slowdown in call for apprentices
Work is slowing at Intel's D1X facility and it is having an effect on at least one segment of the construction industry.
Innovation, urban development set to collide
On May 31, Intel's Innovation Lab and the Zidell Companies will team up to host in Portland the second National Day of Civic Hacking, which aims to bring people together to solve community problems.
Union approves new contract with contractors association
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 290, which has more than 4,000 members throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California, voted 552-272 to approve a two-year contract with the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association.
Intel fined $143,000 by Oregon DEQ for fluoride emissions
In addition to paying a civil penalty, Intel must address air quality violations at its chip manufacturing plants in Hillsboro and Aloha.
Intel announces large expansion project at D1X
After months of speculation, Intel Corporation confirmed today that it will expand into a second phase at its $3 billion D1X fab facility, currently under construction in Hillsboro. The expansion project is being called MOD2 and will be comparable in size to D1X.
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
