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NAMC-Oregon responds to disparity study: programs ‘far from OK’
The Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors believes that the real disparities that exist are much higher than recent studies compiled for the city of Portland show.
Disparity study shows city does fine, but PDC could improve
The city of Portland and the Portland Development Commission this month received results from studies on how minority- and women-owned contractors are being employed on their construction projects. The study of the city of Portland found no disparities, but the study of the PDC found disparities in five of eight categories.
Study shows no overall disparities for women, minorities on Portland projects
The city of Portland and the Portland Development Commission released a study that examined whether minority-owned and women-owned firms are underutilized or underpaid on city projects.
Farmland in Oregon not being converted for other uses
A new state report shows that 98 percent of all non-federal land that was in forest, agriculture and range land uses in Oregon in 1974 remained in those uses in 2009.
Home Depot partners with lab for energy study
Scientists have teamed up with Home Depot construction officials as part of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Commercial Building Partnership program. The goal is to help companies exceed energy savings.
Highway expansion can do more harm than good
New data shows that projects designed to expand freeway capacity can actually make congestion problems worse - by creating more traffic instead of reducing delays.
Noise reduction a concern for CRC construction
A study by the group behind the Columbia River Crossing project will examine an underwater noise reduction technique called "bubble curtains" as a way to reduce the acoustic impacts to homes and wildlife during construction of the bridge.
Study will help predict wind behavior
The Pacific Northwest National Lab is using storm-monitoring equipment to study how wind behaves around the tops of wind turbines. The information will help firms that predict wind speeds to determine the best locations for projects.
Metro gets $2M for Barbur Boulevard study
Portland's regional government Metro has received a $2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration for a transportation study.
OSU using scanners to watch for landslides
Researchers at Oregon State University are studying the combined use of aerial and land scans as a way to keep an eye on dangerous landslide sites and deal with problems proactively, rather than cleaning up problems after they occur.
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
