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Portland construction market shows signs of stabilization
Developers and contractors are expressing cautious confidence as public sector investments and demand for data centers and life sciences drive renewed momentum.
Mortenson opens innovation lab for construction R&D
Mortenson is taking its research and development work to another level with help from a new space in Fridley, Minnesota.
Phil Cleaveland
Phil Cleaveland is reshaping construction through servant leadership, project excellence, and a passion for mentoring and community building.
Cherilyn McCabe
Cherilyn McCabe delivers estimates within $10K of projections, setting a new standard for precision in Mortenson鈥檚 Portland design-build projects.
Andrea Stadig
Andrea Stadig leads major projects like the Rothko Pavilion while inspiring future builders and connecting with communities near her construction sites.
Construction update: Rothko Pavilion at the Portland Art Museum
Behind the fences at the Portland Art Museum, crews from Mortenson and a constellation of subcontractors are preparing to install seismic joints, floor-to-ceiling glass and elevators that will serve future patrons of the Portland Art Museum.
Advancing women in construction is a year-round endeavor | Opinion
When we cultivate leaders who know how to work with people and lead with emotional intelligence, we are also promoting the advancement of women.
Large construction companies roll out inclusion effort
A consortium of major national contractors on Monday will launch the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week to fight racism and other forms of discrimination.
Builders finding substantial value in robotics
One company with a presence in Portland is already putting autonomous construction machines to work on some sites.
Mort Mortenson remembered as a humble leader
Mauritz A. 鈥淢ort鈥� Mortenson, a second-generation patriarch of one of Minnesota鈥檚 most successful and recognizable construction companies, is being remembered by friends and family as a humble and compassionate leader.
Hundreds more hotel rooms on the horizon
A design-build contractor is quickly constructing a 15-story structure on a quarter-block in Portland's West End.
Prosper Portland project’s risks elicit questions
Prosper Portland鈥檚 board has approved a $1.1 million predevelopment contract with Mortenson to move forward on a 10-story office building atop a parking garage near the Oregon Convention Center.
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
