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As boomers retire, threat of hollow workforce looms
Though jobs in the construction industry are scarce now, they will be plentiful in a few years - perhaps too plentiful. Industry leaders are trying to figure out how to fill the demand for workers once baby boomers retire and the economy picks up.
Keller Williams opens commercial branch
The Portland office of Keller Williams Realty, a residential real-estate company, today announced the firm will add a new wing to the firm, KW Commercial.
Employers actually hiring interns
Internships in the real estate industry are rare - employers often don't want to deal with laws governing unpaid labor. But some see the benefit of interns and believe they can become dedicated, well-rounded employees.
6 ways to tell if you have to pay your intern
Nonpaid internships Noticing an influx in unpaid internships during the recession, the U.S. Department of Labor sent out a facts sheet in May to explain when an intern must be […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
