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A tough market to crack
To succeed in the booming North Dakota area, contractors must first build relationships.
Public contractors on a winding road to survival
With federal and state funding for public projects dwindling and competition increasing, bridge and highway contractors are changing how they bid and looking outside of Oregon to find work.
AGC votes to act on Oregon construction lawsuit
Contractors across the nation may soon be following an Oregon legal dispute. The relatively complicated FountainCourt case began in 2007. The board of directors of the Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter last week voted to take action on the Washington County lawsuit, saying it could have serious implications for the construction industry.
Portland Public Schools restarts construction bond talks
Portland Public Schools officials are discussing plans that will impact the district鈥檚 next bid for a construction bond. After a $548 million proposal narrowly failed in May, the district is opting for a longer, more inclusive planning process it hopes will stir up more support.
Intel facility to boost Portland construction
Intel's new chip manufacturing facility in Hillsboro is expected to give a quick boost to the Portland area's struggling built industry.
EPA greenhouse gas decision worries contractors
After the federal Environmental Protection Agency on Monday declared greenhouse gases a danger to the public, construction groups said the decision could crush their already struggling industry. If the EPA […]
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
