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Project management more important than ever
The role of project management has never been more important than now. With an economy that challenges all of us, top-notch project managers are more essential than ever. Projects need […]
Industry groups hold influential positions
AGC, ABC, ASCE, SAME, SMPS, ASME, SEO, AMA, AIA, ACEC, ASHRAE, ITE, APA, NSPE, AACE, AAPE, CMAA, AOC, OACE, APWA, ASLA, PMI, NUCA, OPA 鈥� The number of professional societies […]
Predicting construction costs
Where are construction costs headed? Predicting construction costs is an imprecise science, but past cost trends and identification of planned projects can help. A key indicator of work in the […]
A seismic shift
For a lot of Oregonians, the looming Cascadia earthquake is a bit like global climate change. At first, some skeptics questioned whether it was real; then realization set in after […]
Why voters said ‘no’ to Portland Public Schools bond, Sellwood Bridge fee
Infrastructure ballot measures did not fare well last month. Portland Public Schools’ bond measure failed by fewer than 1,000 votes 鈥� out of 240,000. This measure was not particularly ambitious, […]
ASCE gives Oregon鈥檚 infrastructure a C-
After an extensive two-year effort, the Oregon section of the American Society of Civil Engineers graded Oregon’s infrastructure. How did Oregon get a C-? Aviation: D Aside from the Port […]
High-speed rail: a matter of national defense?
When Dwight Eisenhower, commander in chief of the victorious allied forces, became president in the 1950s, he recognized that internal infrastructure is an important part of a national defense strategy. […]
OWIN lessons applied to the Columbia River Crossing
When the Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network project was unveiled, approximately $600 million worth of needed wireless communications infrastructure improvements were identified. The recession forced a compromise, and the project will […]
Planned Portland streetcar line should be rethought
It looks like homeowners along the path of the planned Portland-to-Lake Oswego streetcar line are coming down pretty solidly against such a project. TriMet has proposed constructing light-rail transit (LRT) […]
Good riddance to 2010
2010 provided some good news, some late surprises and some non-surprises. One non-surprise is the Columbia River Crossing project, which still can’t seem to get any wings under it. Despite […]
Portland Public Schools – a bellwether for Oregon’s infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers has released its infrastructure report card for Oregon.聽 The grade is mediocre: a C-. The report card suggests that the biggest challenges for the […]
Oregon’s infrastructure at crossroads
Historically, Oregon has relied on extraction of natural resources. To support this economic base, the state needs strong infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railroads, water supply, and wastewater and electrical […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
