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Talent competition building in Portland
With work abundant, construction firms are competing to land top hires and work with the best subcontractors.
Subcontractor outreach events planned by Multnomah County
Multnomah County will hold two subcontractor outreach events regarding upcoming transportation work and two large public projects.
Deacon Corp. hires industry veteran Laizure
Deacon Corp., a construction firm founded in Portland, has added industry veteran E.H. 鈥淐hip鈥� Laizure as vice president.
Paying it forward helps Art Cortez grow a construction business
Arturo 鈥淎rt鈥� Cortez has a family history that goes back to well before Texas was part of the United States. He had relatives at the Alamo who fought alongside Jim […]
Firms trade old office culture for new to attract millenials
Architecture, engineering and construction firms are changing old workplace traditions to attract a new generation of employees
South Waterfront building rated LEED platinum
The Collaborative Life Sciences Building, in Portland鈥檚 South Waterfront District, has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating.
Architects, builders sought for South Waterfront projects
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking architects and contractors to create two new buildings in the South Waterfront District.
Health department building鈥檚 design due for review
Plans for the new Multnomah County Health Department headquarters in Old Town Chinatown will go before the Portland Design Commission later this summer.
Colorado subcontractor fined $20,000 by BOLI
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has fined LPR Construction Co. $20,000 for not providing workers adequate meal and rest breaks while building a massive Google data center in The Dalles.
Photos: Collaborative Life Sciences Building opens
An opening celebration for the OHSU/OUS Collaborative Life Sciences Building was held Thursday morning for the new $295 million building in the South Waterfront. A LEED Platinum rating is being […]
2014 Newsmakers: JE Dunn Construction Co.
The last several months have given JE Dunn Construction Co. much cause for celebration, including the success of its paperless system on the South Waterfront’s Collaborative Life Sciences Building […]
Two tower projects approved by Portland Design Commission
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday approved designs for both Park Avenue West and the Block 67 (Burnside Bridgehead) projects.
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
