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Bill meant to help small businesses could hurt federal funding
A bill passed through the state senate last week is designed to help make sure architectural and engineering firms get paid for the time they spent on successfully bidding an indefinite quantity contract. But while the bill promises to benefit some businesses, the state鈥檚 transportation department is concerned it could put the state at a disadvantage in receiving federal highway dollars.
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
ODOT director headlines engineering event
Matthew Garrett, director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, will be the guest speaker at an upcoming breakfast offered by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon.
Cheapest option recommended for I-5 bridge
The heads of the Oregon and Washington Departments of Transportation have recommended the composite-deck truss bridge option to their respective governors as a bridge type for the Columbia River Crossing Project.
Hydroblasting work starts on Oregon City Bridge
Crews from Wildish Standard Paving have started hydroblasting work to clean off the inside arch on the West Linn side of the Oregon City Bridge.
Oregon transportation ranks high for stimulus spending
Oregon ranked second in the nation for the amount of job hours created from public transportation stimulus funding, according to a report by Smart Growth America.
OWIN project funding drops by $440M
Gov. John Kitzhaber's proposed budget will slash the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network program budget by more than two-thirds.
ODOT headquarters undergoes renovation
Workers in November began demolition of the Oregon Department of Transportation headquarters in Salem as part of a $64.7 million project to renovate the 60-year-old facility, called the Transportation Building.
Shuttle provided during Oregon City Bridge work
The Oregon Department of Transportation has hired a contractor to provide shuttle bus service for pedestrians and bicyclists during the two-year, $10.6 million reconstruction of the Oregon City Bridge.
Funding uncertainty strains ODOT planning
Problems with federal funding have made it difficult for the Oregon Department of Transportation to work on major projects or plan beyond even the upcoming construction season.
Brad Wurfel leaves job as ODOT spokesman
Brad Wurfel is stepping down from his position as spokesman for the Oregon Department of Transportation and returning to his home state of Michigan.
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
