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West Coast startup touting greener building material
A new technology is being used to produce cement with lower carbon emissions at a plant in California.
Baltimore bridge project’s safety plan scrutinized
Construction workers had little warning before the structure collapsed, raising concerns over safety and communication.
$20 million self-storage building in Portland building permits | April 8, 2024
A new construction permit was issued for construction of a six-story self-storage building at the north end of the Pearl District.
$57.9 million in top bidders | April 5, 2024
King County, Washington, is preparing to award a $51.8 million contract for rehabilitation of a sewer pipeline in Seattle.
Team navigating challenges at PDX’s main terminal
Portland International Airport鈥檚 timber-centric main terminal building is now scheduled to open in August.
Panelists offer insight into mass timber for newcomers
Speakers at the International Mass Timber Conference last week sought to inform building industry professionals unfamiliar with mass timber of possible obstacles to project success and how they can be addressed.
Portland arena to receive upgrades starting this summer
The 197,000-square-foot Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Portland鈥檚 Rose Quarter, will soon receive some TLC.
$5.2 million theater renovation in Portland building permits | April 1, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for a renovation of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, in downtown Portland.
Material lead times explored in mass-timber conference session
Scheduling for purchases of materials, delivery and site logistics is important for quick installation of mass timber, according to industry professionals who discussed this topic recently.
$7.4 million in top bidders | March 29, 2024
Rogue Valley Sewer Services is preparing to award a $5.8 million contract for sewer pipe construction in Southern Oregon.
Contractor fined for ‘repeated’ violations of safety rules
A Bend construction company has been hit with a $103,438 fine for repeatedly violating rules meant to protect workers from fall hazards, state regulators said.
Construction-focused event gains national recognition
Nutter Family Foundation President Renee Nutter has won a national award for her role leading Dozer Day, an exhibition of construction equipment where kids can play and adults can meet prospective employers.
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
