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Diverse team sought for PPS’ $1.83 billion bond program
Minority-owned contractor participation and community engagement are to be emphasized in Portland Public Schools' $1.83 billion bond program for new construction and renovations.
Project offers unique goals for affordability, workforce diversity
Ninebark, a 246-unit residential community in Washougal, Washington, developed by Killian Pacific, was completed in August.
Knife River, NAMC-Oregon partner to provide scholarships
Knife River Corp. has partnered with the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors to provide $250,000 in training scholarships for historically underrepresented groups.
Concerns about cost, racial justice remain for huge project
Advisory committees for the Interstate 5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project struggled to come to consensus Tuesday on a highway cover option for the project, which could cost more than $2 billion.
From an ugly incident to ‘a beautiful thing’
General contractors鈥� commitment is propelling the "Safe from Hate" effort to combat racism, discrimination in the construction industry.
Attorney eager to help group ramp up its work
Former Portland deputy city attorney Molly Washington will join the National Association of Minority Contractors鈥� Oregon chapter as chief operating officer, beginning Jan. 19.
Contractors and others tackle racism, discrimination
More than 400 people recently attended a Zoom meeting led by both Nate McCoy of NAMC Oregon and Mike Salsgiver of AGC's Oregon-Columbia chapter.
UPDATED: Portland reportedly missing the mark
City programs intended to improve equity in contracting are rife with 鈥榤ismanagement, waste and gamesmanship,鈥� Auditor Mary Hull Caballero stated.
They’ve done this before … and they’re OK with that
Leaders of a Portland pre-apprenticeship program are ready to welcome students back 鈥� to a 12-week course鈥檚 starting point.
Industry racism addressed in listening session
The National Association of Minority Contractors' Oregon chapter on Tuesday held an online listening and brainstorming event as part of an effort to start dialogue about racism in construction.
Building industry’s ‘complete silence’ called out
Changes are necessary in order to stamp out racism and economic disparity in construction, Portland executives say.
NAMC-Oregon statement on racism, inequity and violence against blacks
We need to stand together to demand economic, education, health and judicial system changes by voting and speaking out in unity against all injustices.
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
