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Smaller contractors invited to ‘Meet the Buyer’
Smaller contractors and subcontractors next week will have an opportunity to meet a federal procurement officer from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
ZGF Architects designs Corps’ Seattle office
ZGF Architects has designed an office building that uses one-fifth the amount of energy that a standard office building in the Northwest does. The $72 million project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers鈥� Seattle district is one of ZGF鈥檚 most sustainable efforts ever, according to the firm.
Conflicting requirements put federal agency in a bind
A federal mandate calls for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to be located as close to downtown Portland as possible. But another law says the agency's digs must feature a 25-foot setback. With its current lease nearing an end, the agency's only option may be to build its own office to meet both requirements.
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
