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Contractor abiding labor shortage at Couch 9
Although the labor shortage means contractors are hiring less-skilled workers, Walsh Construction has put steps in place to keep safety a priority on the Couch 9 project in Portland's Pearl District.
Teachers schooled in construction
To address the labor shortage afflicting the construction sector, industry groups have so far focused on efforts to entice kids. But a new summer program is taking a different approach, by going after kids鈥� teachers and mentors.
Sky3 project team overcoming labor shortage
Despite some challenges, crews are approaching completion of the mixed-use Sky3 tower in downtown Portland.
ACE Academy eyes possible relocation to Benson
The ACE Academy, a public-private trade school set to close next month, might not be at death鈥檚 door after all.
Newsmakers 2016 (Editor’s Choice Award): Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
In the roughly 30 years since Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. was formed, its membership has grown from four founders and a handful of their colleagues to more than 400 women working in the building industry trades.
Dealt a bad hand, ACE Academy finally folds
A Portland charter school established to train the next generation of workers has folded. Now what?
Photos: Youths check out building trades
Thousands of high school students from across Oregon and Southwest Washington visited the Oregon Convention Center Wednesday for Portland Youth Builders鈥� 12th annual NW Youth Careers Expo, which featured a section promoting opportunities within the building industry.
Women apprentices dismantle ex-strip club
Students in a Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. program learned demolition skills on an active jobsite recently.
Photos: Celebrating Women in Apprenticeship Day
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. and the Sheet Metal Institute hosted an event Wednesday morning to celebrate Women in Apprenticeship Day. President Obama recently declared this week the first National Apprenticeship Week, […]
High school students play architect for a day
Career Day at ZGF Architects recently provided Portland-area students a unique opportunity.
ACE Mentor Program awards college scholarships
The ACE Mentor Program of Oregon last week awarded $64,000 in college scholarships to high school students in the Portland area.
Oregon Tradeswomen career fair open to public May 16
The first day of the fair is for middle school girls and the second day is for high school girls to learn more about the Oregon Tradeswomen organization and how to get trained good-paying construction jobs.
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
