Free Newsletter
Oregon tiptoes into warm-mix asphalt
The Oregon Department of Transportation this year will perform several pilot projects to test warm-mix asphalt, which contractors and engineers say can reduce fuel consumption and decrease carbon emissions.
Steel Bridge upkeep ‘complicated’
The lower deck of the Steel Bridge was shut down over the weekend to bicyclists and pedestrians for the second time in as many weeks. The bridge is open once again, but the process of maintaining and fixing the bridge is complex.
Bike plan funding starts small
The Portland Bureau of Transportation will need to prove an increased demand for bike projects before it can fund its $600 million bike plan.
New software overdue for PBOT
Portland was ahead of the game in the 1980s when it purchased one of the first pavement-management systems to track repairs of its streets and bridges. But 20 years later, […]
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
