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Ship hits Baltimore bridge; 6 workers presumed dead
A construction crew was reportedly on a break from filling potholes on the structure early Tuesday morning when it was rammed by a powerless cargo ship.
A celebration of professionals making a difference (PHOTOS)
The Daily Journal of Commerce recently honored efforts by people, organizations and projects to increase diversity in the building industry.
$6.8M health care facility upgrade in Portland building permits | March 25, 2024
A $6.8 million alteration permit was issued for a tenant improvement at OHSU鈥檚 Mark O. Hatfield Research Center.
$13.3 million in top bidders | March 22, 2024
Washington County is preparing to award a $6.9 million contract for an intersection improvement project.
Vancouver-based contractor fined in wake of teen worker’s injury
A state agency has penalized a construction company for child labor law violations after an investigation stemming from a major injury suffered by a 16-year-old worker.
Firm investing in CLT manufacturing in Oregon
Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, plans to construct and operate a 250,000-square-foot facility in the mid-Willamette Valley.
$15.3 million hospital renovation in Portland building permits | March 18, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for a renovation of Providence Portland Medical Center, on Northeast Glisan Street.
Contractor to be sought for project to extend Portland streets
The Portland City Council on Wednesday authorized competitive solicitation for construction of street improvements as part of the Broadway Corridor redevelopment project.
$17 million in top bidders | March 15, 2024
Clackamas County is preparing to award a $1.6 million contract for a road improvement project.
$488.4M in federal money going to Portland projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding money to the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project and the redesign of North/Northeast Broadway and Weidler Street in Lower Albina.
$5.6 million school renovation in Portland building permits | March 11, 2024
An alteration permit is under review for an interior renovation at David Douglas High School, in Southeast Portland.
Oregon’s whirlwind 35-day legislative session features plan to jumpstart housing
During a 35-day whirlwind legislative session that adjourned Thursday night, a couple days ahead of schedule, Oregon lawmakers focused on two main priorities: housing and the environment.
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
