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Drilling rig tips over; operator injured
A rotary drilling machine operator was hospitalized with serious injuries on Friday after the machine fell onto its side at a construction site in Southwest Portland.
Cooperative development named Vanport Building
Portland State University and its partners have named a new building in memory of a tragic chapter in the region鈥檚 history.
Noose found at public project site in Portland
A noose was discovered in May at the 4th and Montgomery job site, the contractor and client revealed recently.
Health care projects receiving high priority
Regulators have streamlined the permitting process for structures that could become vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One industry reaching out to another in need
Construction organizations are stepping up to donate personal protective equipment to medical professionals.
A review of some sizable building investments
Adidas North America had the construction permit with the single highest dollar amount in the city of Portland in 2019, according to the Bureau of Development Services.
Work remains for South Waterfront redevelopment
A Dallas-based developer鈥檚 plans for a five-building project have a long way to go to gain approval, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Contractors will be exempt from Portland tax
City commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to amend city code to exempt construction companies from paying a 1 percent surcharge on gross revenue from retail sales within Portland.
Seattle-based architecture firm expands into Portland
NBBJ has opened an office in downtown Portland to capitalize on its relationships with local health care institutions.
Big builders placed under tax umbrella
The construction industry is pushing back on city guidance classifying contractors as 鈥榬etailers鈥� for a new surcharge.
Offices, classrooms, a dental clinic and more
A former surface parking lot on the Portland State University campus is quickly becoming a seven-story, 175,000-square-foot mixed-use building.
South Waterfront tower fetches $116.13 million
Riva on the Park, a 294-unit South Waterfront apartment building, has been purchased by a Denver-based real estate investment firm.
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
