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Women join construction firm’s ownership group
It鈥檚 one thing to have women鈥檚 voices at the table when decisions are made. It鈥檚 another to have the voices of women owners.
Industry racism addressed in listening session
The National Association of Minority Contractors' Oregon chapter on Tuesday held an online listening and brainstorming event as part of an effort to start dialogue about racism in construction.
Construction safety guidelines being developed
The Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council has launched an industry-wide group to help contractors work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work and children: a balancing act
In recent weeks, contractors and subcontractors have come to realize that their workers鈥� child care issues are increasingly a problem.
One industry reaching out to another in need
Construction organizations are stepping up to donate personal protective equipment to medical professionals.
Construction training programs pause during pandemic
Union and nonunion training centers alike in the Portland-metro area have shuttered their operations in the past two weeks to avoid unnecessary face-to-face interactions.
Lawmakers tackle unpaid construction wages
A bill on its way to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's desk improves reporting and coordination between two key state agencies, and makes it easier for workers to recoup unpaid wages.
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
