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New leader, new challenges at NWCOC
The newly appointed president of the Northwest College of Construction has officially held the position for only a few months, but she is already tackling some lofty challenges.
Work and children: a balancing act
In recent weeks, contractors and subcontractors have come to realize that their workers鈥� child care issues are increasingly a problem.
It takes a village … to move one
A cluster of tiny homes in North Portland that serves as a shelter for homeless women has been moved to a new location thanks to volunteers and the local building industry.
Establishing new pathways to apprenticeship
A new director of education at the Northwest College of Construction is working to forge stronger ties between the building industry and the educational sector.
Advocating for women in the trades
Rachel Stark is a carpenter with a knack for doing outreach to bring more women into the building industry.
Bringing construction instruction back to school
Contractors and Central Oregon Community College have teamed up to jump-start construction workforce development efforts.
Workforce development starts early
The Educator Externship program connects construction professionals with educators able to inform students of employment opportunities in the trades.
A training program begins to build
The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) and Rosemary Anderson High School have partnered to offer a pre-apprenticeship course to young people ages 17-25.
Grant will help Portland organization expand career training program
A Portland community-impact organization will use a monetary award from Bank of America to expand a training program used to help students enter careers in construction and manufacturing.
A walk on the Wildside
A boardwalk project at a 10-acre natural area is offering hands-on construction lessons while serving the community.
Pipe dream becomes reality
A device being created at the Northwest College of Construction is intended to streamline technical and safety training, showcase new products, and perhaps help combat a labor shortage.
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
