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Mayor Adams to speak about emergency preparedness
Today at 11:15 a.m. at O鈥橞ryant Square, Portland Mayor Sam Adams and other city officials will discuss Portland鈥檚 preparedness for emergencies.
Stimson lumber mill explodes again, continues to operate
The Stimson Lumber Mill in Gaston caught fire and exploded on Tuesday.
Union reps can’t mosey onto construction sites, school board says
The North Clackamas School District board of directors shot down a policy pitched by board member and passionate pro-union advocate Sam Gillispie that would allow union representatives access to school construction sites. The representatives would be allowed to question workers on site to make sure they鈥檙e being paid the state-mandated prevailing wage.
LEED-like program for safety created by Oregon researchers
Two Oregon State University researchers have created a rating system for construction site safety modeled partially after LEED. The Sustainable Construction Safety and Health certification program was launched online recently, and its developers hope to soon leverage support from national organizations to create a full-scale program.
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
Residential fire sprinklers spark heated debate
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association has proposed state legislation to reduce the system development charges associated with installing fire sprinklers in homes.
Construction companies among GOSH safety award winners
A handful of construction companies were among the safety award winners at the Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference this week.
Oregon OSHA reports no construction deaths in 2010
Oregon construction companies had no workplace fatalities in 2010, according to data just released by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. It's the first time in several years that the industry has had no on-the-job deaths over the course of a year.
TriMet adds new safety staff, advisory committee
TriMet plans to launch an all-volunteer Safety Education Advisory Committee this month with a goal of providing long-term advice for the agency's safety projects and programs.
Wash. forklift operator dies on the job
A forklift operator with Waste Management in Burlington, Wash., was killed Tuesday on a job site, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Safety website launched for small businesses
Oregon OSHA has launched a new website designed to teach small and new businesses about safety and how to protect workers.
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
