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Prize money up for grabs in business pitch event
A group has launched a contest for woman-owned businesses located in specific counties in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Building Blocks: BPA Technical Services Building
The Bonneville Power Administration has a new building that supports maintenance, testing and repairs to maintain modern electronic transmission communications and controls.
Campus modernization progressing in Portland
The construction team is overcoming challenges to update Benson Polytechnic High School more than a century after it was built.
Portland green-lights water infrastructure construction
The City Council on Wednesday authorized construction of two critical water infrastructure improvement projects, with guaranteed maximum prices totaling almost $1.5 billion.
$5.6M supportive housing project in Portland building permits | July 17, 2023
A new construction permit was issued for the four-story, 85-unit Meridian Gardens project in Southeast Portland.
$109 million in top bidders | July 14, 2023
King County Housing Authority has awarded a $99 million contract for rehabilitation of a housing complex in Kirkland, Washington.
Industrial facility in the works in Gresham
An industrial supply company plans to start construction this summer on a 500,000-square-foot distribution center. It's scheduled to open in 2025.
Bidding to open soon for Broadway Bridge work
Multnomah County has approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for a project to improve the Broadway Bridge in Portland.
$20M storage building project in Portland building permits | July 10, 2023
A $20 million permit is under review for construction of a new six-story, self-storage building with six retail units on the main floor.
Out with old affordable housing, in with new
An aged apartment complex in North Portland is being demolished to accommodate construction of a larger building with resident services for Native American families.
$30.8 million in top bidders | July 7, 2023
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $15.4 million contract for a paving project in the Portland-metro area.
Nonresidential construction spending decreases for first time in almost a year
Nonresidential construction spending has fallen for the first time in nearly a year.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
