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Hamilton’s Williams named chairman of D.C. nonprofit’s board
An Oregon construction executive has been named chairman of the board of directors of transportation research group TRIP.
A Q-and-A with U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Earl Blumenauer talked to the 91视频 recently about the new transportation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and more.
Putting the green in the Orange Line light-rail track
Among the sustainable features TriMet added to the Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail line is a vegetated trackway featuring a stretch of brightly-colored sedums 鈥� hardy, low-maintenance vegetation commonly used on eco-roofs.
Building a bridge to an award
The rehabilitation of Balch Gulch Bridge at Northwest Thurman Street for the Portland Bureau of Transportation won Project of the Year honors in a historical restoration and preservation category from the American Public Works Association.
A fine landscape line
The new Tilikum Crossing over the Willamette River is a dramatic visual addition to Portland, but it鈥檚 the work of landscape architects that will dominate the sights along the new light-rail Orange Line when it opens in the fall.
2015 Newsmakers: Omega Morgan
When Multnomah County needed to replace the Sellwood Bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic that relied on the bridge, Omega Morgan stepped forward with a unique solution. Enter Omega Morgan with a unique solution.
Plan recommends $1.3B for downtown bridge improvements
Multnomah County鈥檚 downtown Portland bridges need extensive maintenance and seismic upgrades to remain operational over the next 20 years, but they won鈥檛 come cheap, according to county engineers.
ODOT eyeing state money for projects
With Oregon鈥檚 2015 legislative session set to begin next week, Portland-area lawmakers and transportation officials鈥� eyes are watching Salem to see how funding for local and statewide transportation projects pans out.
Legislature has construction trade groups’ attention
The leaders of local chapters of Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors say they expect opinions to vary when it comes to finding solutions during the 2015 Oregon legislative session.
Money for streets hard to find
The city of Portland is continuing to engage citizens in the effort to find money for street maintenance.
BLOG: Fun with numbers — the Seattle tunnel project
If Washington Gov. Jay Inslee鈥檚 recent comments to a reporter recently are any indication, there may be some bad blood brewing between the state and the general contractor for the Seattle tunnel project.
OP-ED: The difficulty of paying for infrastructure
Financing infrastructure is always a challenge 鈥� and nowhere more than in Portland where we are in front-row seats to a slugfest led by Mayor Charlie Hales and City Councilman […]
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
