Companies step into the wellness ‘zone’
By earning Blue Zones Project certification, a construction company and one of its clients are encouraging employees to embrace health and wellness.
Boutique hotel project slated for Yamhill County
A boutique hotel coming to downtown McMinnville will hold true to its local roots, from ownership of the building to its design.
Maletis Beverage office undergoing modernization
A major renovation and expansion project is under way at beer and wine distributor Maletis Beverage’s Swan Island office and warehouse.
Housing to handle with care
Heavy work is heating up on the big expansion/renovation at Cedar Sinai Park, where administrators are eager to roll out a new method of senior care.
Oregon projects honored in Gold Nugget awards
Six Oregon projects were honored recently during the 2016 Gold Nugget Awards event in San Francisco.
Photos: Making a splash for a good cause
R&H Construction superintendent Wayne Kunzman's aquatic feat at Rose Villa was worth a cool $10,000 for nonprofit community’s foundation.
Colas Construction, Andersen Construction join forces
Colas Construction will partner with a firm other than R&H Construction – Andersen Construction – for a big upcoming public project: the $85 million Grant High School modernization.
Industry abuzz with drones’ potential
As construction companies employ unmanned aircraft, lawmakers remain slow to catch up.
Fighting for a bigger piece of the pie
In 1996, Portland city officials pledged to address low participation by minority- and women-owned construction firms. Twenty years later, little has changed.
Photos: Cedar Sinai Park undergoes expansion, renovation
A major expansion and renovation is under way on the Cedar Sinai Park, a Southwest Portland facility which provides residential and community-based care to elders and adults with special needs. […]
Crafting a new formula for senior housing
Baby boomers' preferences are influencing firms' approaches to retirement community projects.
Building a space to create memories
R&H Construction volunteers last week built a Make-A-Wish ‘art yurt’ for a Portland girl.
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 — 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


















