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$29.5 million in top bidders | Dec. 21, 2023
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $10.6 million contract for a highway improvement project in Jackson County.
Storm clouds loom over real estate, researchers find
Flood risk is spurring millions of Americans to relocate as climate-related migration patterns emerge.
Portland receives $9.75 million boost for affordable housing
The city has accepted $9.75 million from Multnomah County and authorized an intergovernmental agreement between the county and the Portland Housing Bureau for development and acquisition of affordable housing.
Resolution over African dam remains elusive
The latest round of talks over a huge, highly contentious hydroelectric dam聽Ethiopia has built聽on the Nile River鈥檚 main tributary again ended with no deal, Ethiopia and Egypt said.
$5.4 million pump station project in Portland advances
The Portland City Council on Wednesday voted to accept an approximately $5.4 million bid from Turner-based ORR Inc. for the NE 6th Drive Pump Station project.
Months after disaster, housing challenges persist in Hawaii
The state's governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to long-term housing units for Maui wildfire survivors.
A focus ‘not solely on how they died, but how they lived’
A preliminary design was unveiled recently for the memorial that will honor victims of the deadly 2018 attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
$16M update of bus yard in Portland building permits | Dec. 18, 2023
A new construction permit is under review for installation of six overhead gantries in a TriMet bus yard on Southeast Powell Boulevard.
Affordable housing development in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 18, 2023
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a three-story building with approximately 22 affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.
$600 million grant secured for bridge replacement project
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program has been awarded $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation via its National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program.
Southwest Washington trade association hands out awards
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County, Washington, has announced its President鈥檚 Awards for 2023.
Years after fire, restoration of iconic structure continues
France鈥檚 president recently acknowledged 鈥榚xtraordinary progress鈥� during another visit to Notre Dame Cathedral.
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- 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
