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Portland bridge project nets another award
Slayden Construction of Stayton and partner Tempe, Arizona-based Sundt Construction were jointly recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America last week for their role in construction of the Sellwood Bridge replacement project.
New Sellwood structure stands out in Bridgetown
ACEC Oregon on Wednesday named the Sellwood Bridge replacement, as submitted by T.Y. Lin International Group, its project of the year for 2016.
A conversation with Ted Aadland
Former AGC of America president discusses seismic readiness, the labor shortage and more.
Sellwood Bridge: out with the old
On Friday, the first of four sections of the old Sellwood Bridge was cut free, lowered with hydraulic jacks and hauled away by barge.
Photos: Old Sellwood Bridge span to be removed
Crews on the Sellwood Bridge project are now preparing for the upcoming removal of the four continuous steel truss spans of the old bridge.
Flagging subcontractor fined more than $25,000 by BOLI
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has fined a flagging subcontractor $25,491.34 for falsifying records while working on a road project on Southeast Lake Road in Milwaukie.
Tilikum Crossing gaining its share of traffic
The Tilikum Crossing, since opening Sept. 12, is approaching the 2 million mark for passenger traffic.
BOLI files complaint against business owner
An Oregon City flagging company owner threatened his whistle-blowing workers with violence, according to a complaint filed last week by Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian.
Slayden Construction Group bought by global company
MWH Constructors, a subsidiary of MWH Global, has purchased Stayton-based Slayden Construction Group.
Finish line in sight for Sellwood Bridge project
Much of the heavy work for the $317 million Sellwood Bridge replacement project is done, and the team is expecting to finish in approximately 12 months.
South Waterfront Greenway section opens
The first segment of the new South Waterfront Greenway park and riverfront path is now open to the public.
Photos: Sellwood Bridge steel arches installed
The updated Sellwood Bridge continued to take shape last week as a series of steel arches were installed for the east span. The arches were fabricated by Thompson Metal Fabricators […]
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- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
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- 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
