Federal grant contributes to Portland park project
A new park in Northeast Portland’s Cully neighborhood is set to open this week, and a federal grant will help Portland Parks & Recreation build another larger park nearby.
DBE firm with rail experience helps contractor at Oregon Zoo
Lease Crutcher Lewis, construction manager-general contractor for the Elephant Lands project at the Oregon Zoo, is working with Salem-based R&R General Contractors to build a new passenger rail line.
TriMet’s diversity program thriving
TriMet's program to help Disadvantaged Business Enterprise companies has continued to succeed as two contractors set records for money committed to be shared with DBE subcontractors.
Minority firm sets TriMet record
R&R General Contractors set a TriMet record for its work on the new $3 million Civic Drive MAX station.
Gresham MAX station could spark growth
Gresham city officials hope a soon-to-open, $3 million MAX light-rail station will lead to development in the Civic neighborhood area. The station is all but completed now - trains are now stopping at the station but not opening their doors.
Work begins on Gresham MAX station
Work began today on the Civic Drive MAX light-rail station in Gresham. The station is scheduled to open this fall.
Morrison Bridge bike path opens
The new Morrison Bridge pedestrian and bicycle path is now open. The path has been under construction since January 2009.
Morrison Bridge project delayed
Delays have pushed back the completion of the Morrison Bridge pedestrian path project into early March, according to the prime contractor on the project. The project, to widen the bridge's narrow sidewalk for bicycles and pedestrians, originally had been scheduled for completion last month.
New contractor lands high-profile jobs
When Jesse Rodriguez started his own heavy civil construction company last year, he thought being a minority contractor would help open doors for the company. Instead, his company will help […]
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