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Bull Run construction delays, $450M cost increase expected
An extensive land use process has slowed construction of the city of Portland's water filtration plant project that is now expected to cost $2.56 billion.
Bull Run water project gets green light to resume
Construction of Portland鈥檚 $2.1 billion Bull Run water project will resume following a decision by a Multnomah County hearings officer.
One industry reaching out to another in need
Construction organizations are stepping up to donate personal protective equipment to medical professionals.
Builders battle opioid epidemic
Builders are taking proactive action against jobsite opioid overdoses by adding a potentially life-saving medication to their first aid toolkits.
Filtration plant project advances despite cost increase
Portland is moving forward with a plan to construct a water filtration plant despite an increase in the estimated cost that left some city councilors reeling from sticker shock.
Portland faces deadline for water treatment project
Portland鈥檚 City Council must decide by early August whether to direct the Water Bureau to build a $150 million ultraviolet-light reactor or a $350 million to $500 million water filtration plant to fight microscopic parasites.
City Council to deliberate on reservoir demolitions
Portland Water Bureau officials are seeking the City Council鈥檚 OK to demolish the historic Weir Building and remove portions of two existing reservoir basins to make way for the proposed Washington Park Reservoir Improvements Project.
City will decommission two reservoirs
Two of Portland's open drinking water reservoirs will be shut down, following a recent mandate from the Oregon Health Authority.
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
