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Jul 20, 2016

Pilot errors: test run of Community Benefits Agreement reveals flaws

Four years ago, the city of Portland established a pilot program to measure the efficacy of the emerging contract delivery method. Now, the results of an independent evaluation are in, and they don鈥檛 portray a sweeping success.

Oct 5, 2012

Project entails building houses while teaching women construction skills

A group of 10 women volunteering through Habitat for Humanity鈥檚 Women Build program are building houses in Medford. The program has two missions. The first is to help build houses for people who might not otherwise have a chance at homeownership. The second is to teach women construction skills.

Aug 8, 2012

Women developers advising next generation

More developers believe the industry is beginning to shift away from being predominantly male. And some of the industry's veterans say more of their peers are choosing to become mentors.

Mar 8, 2012

Photos: Women builders volunteer for REACH Community Development

Women builders teamed up recently to install accessibility upgrades and perform maintenance at a Southeast Portland home.

Mar 8, 2012

Portland-area women find success in construction

During national Women in Construction Week the 91视频 is shining the spotlight on a few of the women making impacts in the industry. We talked to four who are succeeding in Portland鈥檚 construction community and found a wide array of interests, backgrounds and career goals.

Mar 6, 2012

Doors are open for women to work in clean energy, sustainability

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new career guide, issuing a call for more women to enter the clean energy and green building workforces. The guide highlights jobs ranging from logging supervisor to solar power technician to biomass plant engineer, and offers practical advice for job seekers.

Mar 5, 2012

Women-owned construction firms on the rise despite public perception

Today, women-owned businesses make up an increasingly significant percentage of the nation鈥檚 contractors. But the industry still has a long way to go.

Feb 1, 2012

Portland contractor expands business, offers advice

Contractors like Tara Kramer, owner of Ri Ky Roofing in Portland, share some advice on how small contractors can pursue opportunities for growth.

Oct 21, 2011

Register for the 91视频鈥檚 DMWESB TopProjects event

The Daily Journal of Commerce will honor disadvantaged firms, minority- and women-owned companies, and emerging small businesses in the construction industry during the 2011 DMWESB TopProjects sit-down dinner and awards presentation.

Oct 19, 2011

Highway construction still lacking women, minorities

Most states are doing a 鈥減oor job鈥� when it comes to offering on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities for women and minorities who want to work in highway construction, a recent study found. Progress is being made in Oregon, however.

Aug 17, 2011

Grant funds 15 construction jobs for young women

Thanks in part to a $20,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, 15 young women will begin construction jobs next week.

Jul 28, 2011

Girls learn about construction industry at annual camp

Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is working to inform high school girls about career options in the construction trades.



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