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Oregon’s reputation could be hurting commercial development
Could Oregon’s label of being unfriendly to big business be hurting the local commercial real estate market? The Oregonian’s Brent Hunsberger reported today that Oregon ranks 38 on the Chief […]
Portland airport runway expansion begins
The Port of Portland is starting work on the second phase of its north runway expansion project Monday. The phase will extend the runway to 9,825 feet, from the current 8,000 feet.
Port of Portland approves lease of Terminal 6
The Port of Portland port commission christened the new port headquarters today as they voted unanimously to approve what Keith Leavitt, corporate real estate manager for the port, called the largest maritime transaction in the history of the port.
Filipino firm to manage Portland port
The Port of Portland board of commissioners on Wednesday will vote whether to approve a proposed 25-year lease with International Container Terminal Services Inc., a Philippines-based port management company, to operate Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland. Terminal 6 is the port's container and break-bulk facility.
Port of Portland may increase Hoffman contract
The Port of Portland will consider a proposal to increase its contract with Hoffman Construction by $2.75 million for the port headquarters building.
Port of Portland could soon face stiffer competition
An international shipping company continues to eye the Port of Coos Bay on the Southern Oregon Coast as the future home of its newest terminal to handle container cargo. But APM Terminals North America has slowed the process in light of a struggling global economy that has caused shipping companies to record huge losses.
Making sparks
Roath Thadh with Alpha Iron LLC grinds a ramp imbed for the Port of Portland鈥檚 new headquarters at Portland International Airport. The Vancouver, Wash., company that does structural steel and nonferrous fabrication is working on the new structure from a design by ZGF Partnership.
On the Boards: Hyatt Place
The Hyatt Place at Cascade Station near Portland International Airport won鈥檛 look like a typical Hyatt hotel. The company tends to target business travelers, and usually employs a six-story, concrete-block and pre-cast plank-building design for its properties. But when poor soils were discovered at the building site, HAF Architects had to rethink the design.
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
