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From an ugly incident to ‘a beautiful thing’
General contractors鈥� commitment is propelling the "Safe from Hate" effort to combat racism, discrimination in the construction industry.
Persevering to change a workforce’s face
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for groups working to train more women for jobs in the construction trades.
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.
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.
Building trades organization’s new headquarters nearly ready
Construction crews are performing tenant improvement work at a building in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood to serve Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
Industry leadership workshops in the works
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. next month will host workshops on leadership development, advocacy and unity among women in the architecture, construction and engineering industries.
Nonprofit offers builders opportunity to trade tools and work gear
Building industry professionals are invited to swap their tools and work gear at an event hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. preparing to move to Gresham
An existing single-story building in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood is being updated to accommodate a host of new commercial tenants. One will be OTI.
Pilot program may boost workforce development
Builders and educators are taking advantage of the opportunity presented by a $54 million construction project under way at Barlow High School in Gresham.
OTI’s loss becomes Oregon AFSCME’s gain
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. executive Tiffany Thompson has left to take a position with a union group: the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 75.
Building confidence, building careers
Graduates of Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s pre-apprenticeship class are preparing to take the next step toward careers in the trades.
Construction diversity event scheduled for this fall
Registration is now open for Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.鈥檚 2018 Diversity in the Construction Trades Summit, which will take place Nov. 8, at the East County Family Services Center in Portland.
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
