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Oregon Legislature tackles dirty construction vehicles
In addition to facing new diesel emissions rules in the Portland-metro area, builders will likely see a resurgence of cap-and-trade talks.
A new, denser era for housing in Oregon
The Oregon Senate recently passed a sweeping land-use bill that allows construction of duplexes and other small multifamily structures in residential neighborhoods.
Oregon rent control comes to the fore
Oregon has become the first state in the nation with a statewide law capping rent increases. Gov. Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 608 into law on Thursday.
Rent control bill moves forward
Legislation that would limit rent increases and protect tenants from eviction without cause has advanced through the Oregon Senate Housing Committee after hours of personal testimony from renters and advocates.
Construction industry set to play defense
Cap-and-trade legislation is among the sizable concerns of Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter in the 2019 session.
Legislative proposal calls for cap on rent hikes
After failing to advance a rent control bill into law in 2017, Oregon Democrats are optimistic a favorable political landscape will change the result in Salem this session.
Politicians, building professionals converging
Numerous construction-related bills are expected to receive attention during the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 2019 session.
Funding stream sought for workforce training
Senate Bill 82 would direct the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries to establish a new program that would provide supportive services for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs throughout the state.
Democrats pushing for more middle housing
Sweeping legislation to break the dominance of single-family zoning in Oregon cities has the backing of some of the state鈥檚 most powerful politicians.
Bidding open for Interstate 205 paving project
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a general contractor for a project expected to cost between $5 million and $10 million.
PropertyFit: a new tool to pay for building improvements
A financing tool formerly available only to public agencies is now available to private property owners seeking building improvements in Multnomah County.
Oregon toxic air rules taking final shape
Senate Bill 1541 raised thresholds, but risk assessments of facilities will still need to be conducted.
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
