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PCC writes MWESB inclusion into construction bond contract
Portland Community College has found a unique way to increase inclusion of minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small business contractors. Officials simply wrote it into the contract.
PCC Sylvania bond projects slowed by public involvement, lack of space
At Portland Community College鈥檚 Sylvania campus, $52 million in bond money is going toward projects, but less than 10 percent of work is completed. Crews are tentatively aiming to to finish work in 2015, but work is going slowly because everyone who has a stake in the projects - from students to employees - are being given the chance to give their input.
Newberg Center on its way to LEED platinum
Portland Community College鈥檚 Newberg campus became significantly greener this fall when the Newberg Center opened. It鈥檚 on track to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating as well as a net zero rating from the Energy Trust of Oregon.
After construction layoffs, some turn to welding
Workers in construction trades, facing unemployment, are turning to welding training programs like the one at Portland Community College. It has a long waiting list and alumni who have successfully found work after finishing.
Construction companies help raise $100,000 at PCC golf tournament
Portland-area construction firms helped raise nearly $100,000 at a golf tournament and fundraiser on Thursday for the Portland Community College Foundation. Look at the good you do!
‘Master’ contracts keep doors open for design firms
Several local agencies utilize "master" contracts for design and construction work. The firms that sign these contracts aren鈥檛 guaranteed work, but they can be called in for projects 鈥� ranging from a door replacement to a room remodel or even something bigger.
PCC Newberg near net-zero goal
The Newberg Center project could become Portland Community College's first net zero building.
PCC picks Rock Creek campus expansion plan
Portland Community College officials have chosen an expansion plan for the school's Rock Creek Campus in Washington County.
PCC Training Center gets easier access
Valley Growers Nursery & Landscaping employees are landscaping the Portland Community College Access Improvement project at the Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center.
PCC works through long list of projects
Portland Community College just now getting to the meat of the work afforded by a $374 million bond the college received in 2008.
Robotics camp
Students from 10 Portland-area high schools participated in a robotics camp at the Portland Community College Sylvania campus, where they got to use the school's machines and work room to build robots for a future robotics competition.
PCC purchases Division Street parcels
Portland Community College announced today that the school has purchased two neighboring lots totaling 5.17 acres between 77th and 79th avenues on Southeast Division Street. PCC purchased the lots from […]
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
