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Courthouse transformation facing design hurdles
Transportation issues remain for the project team working to convert the historic downtown Portland building into office space.
Plans continuing to form for historic structure
Vehicle access is at issue for the design of a renovation of the current Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland.
Sub-bids sought for work on county courthouse
Hoffman Construction is seeking bids from subcontractors for bid package No. 13 (exterior improvements) for the Multnomah County Central Courthouse project.
VIDEO: County courthouse project gets artistic touch
The $315 million Multnomah County Courthouse project being undertaken by general contractor Hoffman Construction was given a recent burst of color in the form of an elaborate mural adorning one of the job site's pedestrian walkways.
VIDEO: Courthouse project taking shape
The new Multnomah County Courthouse project is steadily climbing, floor by floor, as general contractor Hoffman Construction works on the planned $315 million, 17-story replacement for the existing courthouse on […]
Multnomah County still preparing for courthouse
The Multnomah County Central Courthouse project is slated to go before the Portland Design Commission for advice during the group鈥檚 May 5 session.
The big fix, one courthouse at a time
Counties looking to snag a share of state money to help replace outdated courthouses with new buildings are learning valuable lessons in the importance of preparation and pre-planning.
Subcontractor outreach events planned by Multnomah County
Multnomah County will hold two subcontractor outreach events regarding upcoming transportation work and two large public projects.
Subcontractors sought for courthouse project
Multnomah County is seeking subcontractors for the upcoming $250 million Central Courthouse project.
Open house to offer courthouse project info for MWESB firms
The Multnomah County Central Courthouse project is hosting an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 for minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses.
Finalists named for design of new Multnomah County Courthouse
Four finalists are vying to design the new Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland.
Multnomah County approves site for new courthouse
Multnomah County Commissioners on Thursday approved a site for a new courthouse at the west end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
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
