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Minority contractors proactively seeking governmental support
Leaders of two Portland-based minority contracting organizations are pressing state and local officials to update rules for public projects in order to help keep their members in business.
Poised to ‘start breaking that glass ceiling’
Colas Construction and other minority-owned firms are taking advantage of contract opportunities presented by Metro.
NAMC Oregon director to address UO graduates
Nate McCoy, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, on Monday will deliver a commencement address at the University of Oregon's College of Design.
Affordable housing, construction training unite
A developer is partnering with a pre-apprenticeship program to bring workforce training to an affordable housing development in Northeast Portland.
Portland working to boost firms, industry diversity
The city鈥檚 Prime Contractor Development Program is continuing to help women-owned, minority-owned and emerging small businesses bid on city contracts valued at $5,000 to $1 million.
Students find their voices through urban design
A Portland after-school program offers teens an introduction to architecture.
Skanska adds outreach and diversity director
The multinational contractor's Portland office is seeking potential minority-owned or woman-owned business partners.
Panel: greater inclusivity needed
Industry professionals shared their stories and weighed in on how development in traditionally African-American communities has left significant impacts.
Wheeler: Equity will factor into $146M project
Supporters of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) were told Wednesday by Portland City Council members that whatever happens, high standards for workforce diversity would apply to a major utility-based construction project now rolling into action.
Substantive change or window dressing?
The city of Portland is close to adopting a comprehensive plan for ensuring its lofty equity goals are employed on all city construction projects.
Inclusionary plan for city contracting on hold
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is waiting to present the City Council his minority contracting plan due to insufficient stakeholder buy-in.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
