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Prevailing wage bills being weighed by Oregon Legislature
A pair of companion bills that would change how prevailing wage is calculated for public construction projects are under consideration during the 2021 Oregon legislative session.
A bid to boost workforce development
Professional Business Development Group, a Portland-based nonprofit, has launched more than 60 classes connecting subcontractors to mentors.
UPDATED: Portland reportedly missing the mark
City programs intended to improve equity in contracting are rife with 鈥榤ismanagement, waste and gamesmanship,鈥� Auditor Mary Hull Caballero stated.
Building industry’s ‘complete silence’ called out
Changes are necessary in order to stamp out racism and economic disparity in construction, Portland executives say.
Complete Fusion Welding
Abdias Calixte, owner of Complete Fusion Welding, grew up in Haiti and began to learn the trades by working alongside his father, a preacher who also worked on houses.
Just Right Heating and Cooling
Daniel Miranda and his wife, Jodie Marion, owners of Just Right Heating and Cooling, make it a point to share with and learn from the fellow MWESB businesses they hire as subcontractors.
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
