A tip of the hard hat to safety award winners
The Daily Journal of Commerce on Wednesday held its inaugural Hard Hat Safety Awards event honoring the safety efforts of 13 local firms.
Photos: Spotlight shines on Women of Vision
The Daily Journal of Commerce held its annual Women of Vision education and awards program Thursday evening at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.
Studying the classics at a university campus
At first glance, a new $34 million building at the University of Portland doesn’t stand out from nearby structures that are well over a century old. School officials and the building’s architects consider that a success.
Building Diversity awards celebrates industry leaders
The Daily Journal of Commerce held its third annual Building Diversity awards and education program Thursday to celebrate and examine diversity, equity and inclusion within the local building industry.
Old school becomes new
Northeast Portland's Grant High School will reopen to students this month after a two-year, $158 million modernization and expansion project.
Affordable housing construction keeping crews busy
Several months after installation of a massive dry well, construction of the Argyle Street Apartments is in one of its busiest stages.
Builders making headway on school project
A new East Gresham Elementary School building is nearing completion as the original building undergoes demolition.
Photos: Group reaches out to the next generation
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. last week held its annual career fair to introduce girls and women to opportunities available in the skilled trades.
Building a solid foundation for learning
Crews in Vancouver, Washington, are working to construct a replacement elementary school.
REACHing out with affordable housing
REACH Community Development recently opened 72Foster, an affordable housing project with an intergenerational focus.
Oregon City project being built to serve
Prefabrication is aiding the effort to construct a 24-unit apartment complex for military veterans.
Officials welcome new county health building
Multnomah County's new health department headquarters building is now open in Old Town Chinatown.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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 — 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



















