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Sellwood Bridge team funds education program to help fill minority participation goal
As construction on the Sellwood Bridge kicks off, project prime contractor Slayden/Sundt is aiming to fulfill a minimum goal for subcontracting to Disadvantaged Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses for the $268 million project.
Owners of nearby condos still not happy with Sellwood Bridge project
Owners of condos near the site of the Sellwood Bridge replacement project say they are not being adequately compensated for the loss of property value that will result from the project.
Sellwood Bridge replacement project officially breaks ground
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Sellwood Bridge replacement project was held today.
Sellwood Bridge replacement to fill funding gap with $17.7M TIGER grant
The Sellwood Bridge is slated to have its last piece of funding fall into place. According to an 鈥渁dvance notice鈥� sent to Congress from the U.S. Department of Transportation today, the Sellwood Bridge will receive a $17.7 million grant through the TIGER III discretionary grant program.
Sellwood detour bridge installation to begin this month
Multnomah County鈥檚 Sellwood Bridge replacement project will begin in full next week, as crews prepare to build the detour bridge that will hold traffic until the new bridge opens in 2015.
Accelerated TIGER grants ‘a good thing’ for Sellwood Bridge
Earlier this month, President Barack Obama directed the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate the awarding of $527 million in competitive TIGER grants. Multnomah County鈥檚 Sellwood Bridge replacement project is a contender for one for those grants, and county spokesman Mike Pullen said the faster timeline will be "a good thing" for the project.
Sellwood Bridge project approved by Multnomah County
The Sellwood Bridge project received an approval today from the Multnomah County board that will allow the project to proceed with preliminary work on a detour bridge starting in December.
Sellwood Bridge now has two ‘plan B’ options
The stage is set for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to next month approve a plan to replace the Sellwood Bridge. Unfortunately, because of a lack of money, that plan may not be one the board actually wants.
Open house scheduled for Sellwood Bridge subcontractors
The contractor on the Sellwood Bridge project will host an open house for contractors next Wednesday. Slayden Construction Group/Sundt Construction is the joint venture team serving as the construction manager/general […]
There Is Still Time To RSVP For the September DMWESB Networking Event Sponsored By The Slayden Contruction Group and Sundt Team – Come Learn About Sellwood Bridge Opportunities!
The Daily Journal of Commerce is proud to have the Slayden Construction Group Sundt Team for our September DMWESB Networking Sponsor! Join us September 14th at the Gotham Tavern. Please […]
Citizens committee to pitch design ideas for Sellwood Bridge
A citizens committee will meet tonight to make suggestions for the design of the Sellwood Bridge replacement.The committee is made up of local residents and stakeholders (though I hate that […]
In-river work for Sellwood Bridge wraps up for the month
Crews drilling core samples to prepare for the Sellwood Bridge replacement project will work a long day today in order to get a full-length core sample from one of their drilling sites.
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- 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
