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Women in Trades Career Fair
Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. held its 21st annual Women in Trades Career Fair May 16-18 at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Northeast Portland. The three-day event features interactive displays and demonstrations designed to let girls and women meet tradeswomen and get hands-on experience in a variety of skilled trades.
Work continues at Powell Butte Reservoir 2 project
California-based SSC Construction is building a 50 million-gallon reservoir in Powell Butte Nature Park for the Portland Water Bureau. The $81 million project is part of a larger $137 project […]
Public safety facility under construction in Gresham
Work on the Rockwood Public Safety Facility began last March in Gresham. The CMU and steel structure will house police support functions, including support for patrol officers in Rockwood, evidence […]
OAME holds 25th annual trade show
The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs held its 25th annual trade show and luncheon May 9 at the Oregon Convention Center. The event featured displays by over 120 businesses, government agencies, and business development services, as well as a luncheon and awards ceremony.
Affordable housing complex moving forward
General contractor R&H Colas is building the $52 million Stephens Creek Crossing project for Home Forward. The affordable housing complex will feature 122 residential units, community gardens, an Opportunity Center […]
SLIDESHOW: Crews begin construction of PMLR bridge deck
The Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge is poised to start taking shape now that crews from Kiewit Infrastructure West have begun pouring the concrete segments of the bridge deck. Two concrete […]
Can-do attitude at Canstruction
Employees of local architecture, engineering, and construction industries teamed up for the annual Canstruction competition at Pioneer Place in Portland Monday. The Society for Design Administration event pits teams of […]
Students learn about industry jobs at Careers Expo
Several thousand students from throughout the Metro area got a glimpse into potential career paths during the annual NW Youth Careers Expo at the Oregon Convention Center March 19. Attendees […]
Photos: Work continues on Prescott Apartments in North Portland
The Prescott Apartments, a 155-unit mixed-use project in North Portland, is slated for completion this fall.
Slideshow: Vernonia Schools, 2013 Newsmakers
Dr. Ken Cox, superintendent of Vernonia School District, speaks about the district’s new K-12 campus. The building opened last fall after its schools were damaged in a 2007 flood.
Sand in the City 2012
Sand in the City is a sand sculpture design competition that benefits Impact NW's Children, Youth and Family Services program.
Photos: Canstruction 2012
Nine teams competed to build structures almost entirely from canned foods in the Society for Design Administration-sponsored Canstruction event, which collects food and donations for the Oregon Food Bank.
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 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
