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New Interstate-5 rest area designed to stand out
The new Siskiyou Safety Rest Area along Interstate 5 south of Ashland will have a tall lookout tower 鈥� but it鈥檚 just for show.
Roadblock: Labor shortage could hamper Oregon
Lawmakers are planning for a massive state transportation package next year, but a lack of skilled workers may hold up construction.
鈥楪reat ideas鈥� realized in display showcasing bridges
Suenn Ho was selected by ODOT to design the Old Youngs Bay and Lewis & Clark River Bridges Interpretive Display, which officially opens Tuesday.
Harassment-free workplace initiative on tap
With an eye toward improving the construction industry鈥檚 dismal retention rates among female and minority apprentices, Oregon鈥檚 Bureau of Labor and Industries has given nonprofit Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. grant money to promote harassment-free workplaces.
Company driven to make ODOT鈥檚 product list
Representatives of a manufacturer of earth-stabilizing geosynthetic fabrics say they have a product proven to reduce road project costs and increase the lifespan of infrastructure. But the company has been having trouble getting it adopted by a single state department of transportation.
Draft disparity study released by ODOT
People interested in submitting feedback have until April 30 to do so.
Under pressure, ODOT pledges to add curb ramps
The Oregon Department of Transportation is attempting to address demands that it do more to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Federal transportation dollars will be discussed
With a five-year federal spending bill approved to provide some certainty for infrastructure projects, the Oregon Transportation Commission will next decide how it should spend its share.
Albany real estate broker wins regional award
The CCIM Institute鈥檚 Oregon / Southwest Washington chapter recently handed out several awards to individuals.
Hacker’s Field Office on verge of approval
Only a few safety-related concerns must be addressed before the Field Office can gain the Portland Design Commission's OK.
Pro bono effort produces riverfront plan
Boora Architects has developed a new plan for a long-vacant three-block area at the foot of the Hawthorne Bridge 鈥� completely on spec.
Transportation contractors face long road
With few major road projects moving ahead in Oregon, some firms are looking elsewhere for work.
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
