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A new building industry group for women
Some exciting plans are in store for AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) women in the Pacific Northwest.
Girls learn construction jobs aren’t just for boys
More than 500 girls attended the annual Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.'s Women in Trades Career Fair held at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland.
Photos: Women in Trades Career Fair
More than 500 girls from 22 middle schools climbed electrical poles and fire ladders, made birdhouses and jigsaw puzzles, and soldered pipe with fire at the annual Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.'s Women in Trades Career Fair held at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland.
NAMC-Oregon responds to disparity study: programs ‘far from OK’
The Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors believes that the real disparities that exist are much higher than recent studies compiled for the city of Portland show.
Disparity study shows city does fine, but PDC could improve
The city of Portland and the Portland Development Commission this month received results from studies on how minority- and women-owned contractors are being employed on their construction projects. The study of the city of Portland found no disparities, but the study of the PDC found disparities in five of eight categories.
Oregon trailing national average in women-owned firms
New data shows Oregon is far below the national average in its number of women-owned firms. And while many programs aim to help women-owned firms, women owners say they still have barriers to overcome.
Federal government sets aside money exclusively for women-owned firms
After nearly 11 years of work, the U.S. government in February initiated a program 鈥� known as 8(m) 鈥� that sets aside more than $600 billion for projects that include a women-owned company.
Free construction class offered to women
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is offering a free class to prepare women for construction careers. The seven-week Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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
