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Riding high at Gateway Green
A mountain bike trail, a pump track, a playground and more were constructed recently at the Portland park during a $5.75 million project.
Contractors and others tackle racism, discrimination
More than 400 people recently attended a Zoom meeting led by both Nate McCoy of NAMC Oregon and Mike Salsgiver of AGC's Oregon-Columbia chapter.
Industry racism addressed in listening session
The National Association of Minority Contractors' Oregon chapter on Tuesday held an online listening and brainstorming event as part of an effort to start dialogue about racism in construction.
Joint venture chosen for I-5 improvement project
The Oregon Department of Transportation has selected a construction manager/general contractor to lead a controversial Portland freeway expansion effort.
Building industry’s ‘complete silence’ called out
Changes are necessary in order to stamp out racism and economic disparity in construction, Portland executives say.
Federal money arrives for Division Street improvements
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday officially awarded TriMet $87.4 million in funding for the Division Transit Project.
Poised to ‘start breaking that glass ceiling’
Colas Construction and other minority-owned firms are taking advantage of contract opportunities presented by Metro.
Oregon Convention Center project proceeding
The second phase of work has begun on a $39 million renovation of the Oregon Convention Center.
Portland working to boost firms, industry diversity
The city鈥檚 Prime Contractor Development Program is continuing to help women-owned, minority-owned and emerging small businesses bid on city contracts valued at $5,000 to $1 million.
Attention shifts westward for latest MAX upgrades
TriMet is continuing to improve its MAX light-rail system, and on Monday an overhaul of tracks and infrastructure began in Hillsboro.
TriMet
Ask around the local building community about what public agencies are approaching diversity and inclusion right and you鈥檒l be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn鈥檛 mention TriMet. A reputation like that isn鈥檛 built overnight.
DBE-certified contractor lands significant TriMet contract
Raimore Construction has been awarded what eventually could be one of the largest contracts ever given by TriMet to a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Oregon.
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
