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Groups launch bilingual safety video series
A new campaign is being presented by LatinoBuilt and SafeBuild Alliance in an effort to support the construction industry鈥檚 Spanish-speaking population.
Builders battle opioid epidemic
Builders are taking proactive action against jobsite opioid overdoses by adding a potentially life-saving medication to their first aid toolkits.
Accident-free by design: group promotes safety, collaboration
The SafeBuild Alliance wants to help company executives and project leaders change their culture so that safety is high on their lists of priorities.
OP-ED: The importance of a culture of learning
Of the many positive aspects of working in the electrical construction trade, the ongoing learning opportunities are the most rewarding to me. While the basics of electrical systems, circuitry and […]
OP-ED: The unsuspecting impact of conflict
When thinking of conflict in construction, one might consider contract disputes and change orders; or heated discussions on the jobsite; or frustrations between the office and the field. Jobsite conflict […]
OP-ED: Take steps to build a culture of safety
Safety in an organization does not happen by accident. To be successful, an organization or company needs to build an intentional culture of safety that becomes embedded into its day-to-day […]
OP-ED: Parlaying relationships into cultural change
My career in construction has opened up so many fantastic opportunities over the last 18 years. It has allowed me to participate in cutting-edge projects, work with creative people and […]
OP-ED: Learning to cope with generational transitions
The baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, account for about one third of the U.S. population. As the baby boomer generation moves through time, a shift is […]
Mentorships formed to improve workplace safety
The SafeBuild Alliance, an 85-member nonprofit, has created a unique mentorship program in which nine contractors or subcontractors share with nine minority-owned, women-owned or emerging small businesses their methods of facilitating safe workplaces.
OP-ED: Effective ways of communicating safety
Pop! The noise no person expects to hear after traversing the Atlantic Ocean only to find that her central processing unit (CPU) has blown up. How could this be […]
Advocating for unity in construction safety
During Construction Safety Week in Portland, competing builders are uniting to pursue a common goal: zero-accident work sites.
OP-ED: Evolution of construction safety in the city
Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is a complex public utility that protects public health, water quality and the environment by managing multiple sewer, stormwater and stream restoration projects […]
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
