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‘Most likely cost’ of bridge project now $14.4 billion
Oregon and Washington state leaders acknowledge that the Interstate Bridge replacement project's cost estimate is up amid rising construction expenses.
Portland weighs early design changes for Interstate Bridge
Portland is reviewing early Interstate Bridge designs, focusing on waterfront access, transit connections and construction details in a $5B to $7.5B project.
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.
Washington State suspends rule making process
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed an executive order suspending some of the state's rule-making processes in an effort to support small businesses and local governments.
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation bills
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Tuesday signed several transportation-related bills including a supplemental transportation budget and bills for the Washington 520 bridge replacement project.
Green construction jobs increase in Washington
A report released yesterday by the Washington State Employment Security Department says Washington has increased its private-sector green jobs by nearly one-third in the last year. And many of those jobs are in construction.
Who’s watching Measure 67 fallout?
Ed Orcutt, a Washington state representative from Kalama, is warning his legislative colleagues that any tax increases could hinder the slight economic recovery his state is currently experiencing. And while […]
Who’s watching Measure 67 fallout?
Ed Orcutt, a Washington state representative from Kalama, is warning his legislative colleagues that any tax increases could hinder the slight economic recovery his state is currently experiencing. And while […]
Washington pushes for energy code changes
A bill passed this year requires the Washington State Building Codes Council to adopt more energy-efficiency codes for buildings beginning in 2013. That鈥檚 not fast enough for Gov. Christine Gregoire, who wants the SBCC to consider 172 code changes to improve energy efficiency in buildings in her state by 30 percent beginning in July 2010. But homebuilders say that鈥檚 too soon and that the cost [...]
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
