News | Daily Journal of Commerce Building and Construction News in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest Fri, 17 May 2024 23:35:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 /files/2023/08/favicon.webp News | Daily Journal of Commerce 32 32 Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer /news/2024/05/17/mass-timber-firm-acquires-oregon-glulam-manufacturer/ Fri, 17 May 2024 23:35:11 +0000 /?p=498511 Timberlab Holdings, owner of Timberlab, has acquired the assets of American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer.

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]]> Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion /news/2024/05/17/buy-american-act-requirements-becoming-more-stringent-opinion/ Fri, 17 May 2024 18:42:13 +0000 /?p=498498 Contractors that supply goods, products, or materials to the federal government under contracts (or subcontracts) subject to the Buy American Act ought to be cognizant that domestic content thresholds have increased.

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]]> Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances /news/2024/05/17/financing-plan-for-120-million-ballpark-advances/ Fri, 17 May 2024 18:18:25 +0000 /?p=498491 The Hillsboro City Council is expected to issue final approval soon, paving the way for the start of construction.

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]]> $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024 /news/2024/05/17/8-4-million-in-top-bidders-may-17-2024/ Fri, 17 May 2024 18:05:33 +0000 /?p=498489 The city of Portland is preparing to award a $3 million contract for street improvements in the Hazelwood neighborhood.

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]]> Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie) /news/2024/05/16/building-blocks-mikes-drive-in-milwaukie/ Thu, 16 May 2024 18:50:05 +0000 /?p=498466 The Milwaukie restaurant was hit by a car in 2023. That prompted an extensive renovation.

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]]> Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program /news/2024/05/16/flaws-found-in-portlands-inclusionary-housing-program/ Thu, 16 May 2024 18:39:39 +0000 /?p=498461 A new, comprehensive audit includes recommendations for adjusting what one developer calls an “absolutely failed policy.”

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]]> New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion /news/2024/05/16/new-federal-rule-banning-noncompetes-may-impact-construction-industry-opinion/ Thu, 16 May 2024 18:32:34 +0000 /?p=498457 On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide. The rule will become effective on Sept. 4, 2024 (pending legal challenges).

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]]> Portland business acquired by international firm /news/2024/05/15/portland-business-acquired-by-international-firm/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:44:06 +0000 /?p=498444 Seattle-based architecture and design firm MG2 has acquired Studio C Architecture, a Portland firm that focuses on multifamily projects.

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]]> More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum /news/2024/05/14/more-work-ahead-for-veterans-memorial-coliseum/ Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:51 +0000 /?p=498433 The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved plans for a variety of exterior improvements at the venue in Portland's Rose Quarter.

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]]> Pacific Northwest business changes its name /news/2024/05/14/pacific-northwest-business-changes-its-name/ Tue, 14 May 2024 22:29:44 +0000 /?p=498425 An architecture firm based in Battle Ground, Washington, has rebranded itself to fit its mission. Johansson Wing Architects is now Aetta Architects.

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