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Bond-funded affordable housing project advancing
The first project funded with money from Metro鈥檚 $652.8 million affordable housing bond is steadily nearing the construction phase.
Mixed-use project construction proceeding in Gateway
Halsey 106 will be roughly U-shaped, with one 鈥渁rm鈥� holding two stories of offices and the other holding six stories of housing -- including 52 affordable units.
PBOT begins painting red bus lanes
PBOT crews began to paint red bus lanes on Wednesday in an effort to speed buses through traffic and reduce collisions.
Minority-owned contractor ascends to next level
Colas Construction, founded in 1997, has continued to build its business in Portland since winning a sizable Oregon Convention Center contract.
Prosper Portland joins effort to boost diversity in construction
An effort to align government policy on construction sites is gaining steam, with Prosper Portland鈥檚 board voting last week to endorse a framework plan for the Construction Careers Pathway Project.
Public invited to weigh in on transportation priorities
Metro is asking the public to comment on proposals to spend portions of $43 million in regional flexible transportation money.
Poised to ‘start breaking that glass ceiling’
Colas Construction and other minority-owned firms are taking advantage of contract opportunities presented by Metro.
Update planned for concert venue’s marquee
A $1.5 million Prosper Portland grant is being used to pay for improvements to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall鈥檚 signage.
Another structure rising near convention center
As crews approach the finish of the Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Convention Center hotel project, others at the adjacent parking garage are also looking to wrap up work.
Photos: Convention Center hotel work on schedule
After two and a half years of work, Mortenson Construction is exactly where it wants to be with one of the most prominent projects under way in Portland.
Affordable housing on the horizon in Hillsboro
The team building the 120-unit Willow Creek Crossing is planning to deliver it before the end of the year.
Affordable housing on the upswing
More than $900 million in voter-approved bond funding will boost general contractors that have focused on affordable housing, experts said at a panel event on Thursday.
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
