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Large construction companies roll out inclusion effort
A consortium of major national contractors on Monday will launch the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week to fight racism and other forms of discrimination.
Stakeholders open doors to construction careers
A workforce development effort under way in Central Oregon is geared to help address the building industry鈥檚 skilled labor shortage.
Building industry leaders engaged in efforts to increase workforce diversity
Large construction firms are ramping up a major push this fall to promote diversity, after being inspired in part by the national reckoning following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Construction leaders navigating uncertain times
While questions saturate the construction market鈥檚 future, industry leaders still see strong resiliency.
Mass timber given spotlight during Women in Construction Week
Turner Construction employees recently led a tour of two buildings being constructed as part of the Adidas campus expansion in North Portland.
Construction worker missing in rubble after Ohio building collapse
Rescue efforts are under way to find a construction worker missing after the partial collapse of a building under construction in Cincinnati.
25-story tower project attracts Chicago investor
Construction of a 25-story tower in Portland鈥檚 West End is due to begin in early 2020 after the development team received a substantial investment from a Chicago-based group.
47-year-old Portland landmark receiving renovation
Extensive work is under way at Portland鈥檚 tallest tower, the Wells Fargo Center, and an adjoining building.
Lloyd development attains LEED platinum rating
Hassalo on Eighth has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating for Neighborhood Development.
Stadium project team rushing to meet deadline
Construction crews are striving to finish Providence Park upgrades before the Portland Timbers and Thorns soccer clubs play their home openers next month.
More new office space on the way
250 Taylor, a conspicuous 10-story office building, is quickly rising in downtown Portland.
Photos: Goal in sight for stadium expansion crews
Construction crews are in the final months of an $85 million project to expand Providence Park in Goose Hollow.
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
