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Report: construction costs on the rise in North America
Over the past 12 months, (bid) construction costs jumped by 7.42 percent in North America, according to a construction cost report for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Construction cranes come down in Portland
The city鈥檚 crane count dropped nearly 35 percent this year to its lowest level since 2015, according to a new report.
Construction cost trends turning positive
In its latest quarterly report, Rider Levett Bucknall raises the question: Are the AEC industries in recovery or a transition?
Portland crane count drops from summer 2019
Portland鈥檚 crane count slipped during the first quarter of the year to 28 from 30 in July 2019, according to Rider Levett Bucknall.
Report: building industry downturn is ahead
Rider Levett Bucknall's latest construction cost report for North America suggests an impending slowdown for the industry.
Multifamily sales drop in Portland, RMLS reports
Multifamily brokers are tracking a downturn in sales volume in the Portland-metro area to see if it鈥檚 merely a dip from the historic highs of last year, or the portentous start of a more serious downturn.
Portland reportedly sees dip in residential rents
Rents in Portland have fallen for consecutive months, suggesting new supply is making a dent in meeting the city鈥檚 housing needs.
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
