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Financing set for 155-unit apartment building in North Portland
Like many developers these days, those working on the Prescott Apartments have encountered twists and turns in their search for financing. But construction of the $26 million, 155-unit mixed-use building may finally begin in March, and contribute to a boom in North Portland.
Empty block in North Portland called the ‘Fremont Forest’
The block between North Fremont and Cook streets resembles a forest more than anything else. The vegetation isn鈥檛 just a layer of grass or a few small plants 鈥� whole trees have grown up inside the space, speaking to years of disuse 鈥� some residents have taken to calling it the "Fremont Forest."
Sub Contractors Requested for Wilsonville Road Business Park Buildings 1-4. Bids Due June 28.
Sierra Construction is looking for sub contractors to bid on the Wilsonville Road Business Park Buildings 1-4. The bids are due June 28 at 11:00am.
Sierra Contruction two new Sub Contractors requests
Sierra Construction is seeing sub contractors for two big projects.聽 The John Deere Parts Warehouse bidding on May 20th and the Home Depot in Grants Pass, Oregon bidding May 24th.聽 […]
Sub Contractors Requested for The Prescott. Bids Due April 21.
Sierra Construction is looking for Sub Contractors for The Prescott Project in Portland. All bids are due by April 21 st 9:00am. This is a prevailing wage project, please see […]
Firms lose bid over minority requirement
Two contractors have lost a bid for the city of Portland's Fire Station 31 project after failing to meet the requirements of the city's Good Faith Effort program.
Inspector cuts worry contractors
The phones ring more often at Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Development Services now that the city has announced plans to lay off half of the agency鈥檚 300 employees. Contractors are worried about how many inspectors will be eliminated, and what their reduced numbers will mean for builders looking to maintain schedules and budgets.
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
