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Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking.
With red flag raised, developer claims lesson learned
Prosper Portland last month approved the sale of a property to a firm criticized for hiring contractors with unscrupulous labor practices.
$10.9 million hospital remodel in Portland building permits | April 22, 2024
Two permits are under review for a remodel of the first floor of the Providence Portland Medical Center, in Northeast Portland.
160-unit apartment building in Portland land use review intakes | April 22, 2024
A type 2 procedure (design review with modifications) is pending for construction of a seven-story multifamily building in Northeast Portland.
On the Boards: Cannon Beach City Hall
A replacement building is designed to provide better workspace for staff and an inviting entrance to welcome visitors.
Historic Oregon ski lodge damaged by fire
A fire erupted and then was extinguished at Timberline Lodge, in Government Camp, on Thursday night. No injuries were reported. The lodge and the ski area are closed while damage is assessed.
$6.2 million in top bidders | April 19, 2024
The city of Oregon City is preparing to award a $1.8 million contract for roadway improvements.
Burger business gets OK to open Portland-metro eatery
Plans for In-N-Out to open a restaurant in Beaverton are moving forward. A land use application was approved by an independent hearings officer on Tuesday.
Tenant secured for 50,000-square-foot facility in Slabtown
Jaguar Land Rover has signed a lease agreement with an investment group for full occupancy of Redfox Commons, in Northwest Portland.
Report: Wind development trending in right direction
2023 was a record year for infrastructure installations, but more growth is needed to meet goals.
Construction equipment emissions labels now available
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has launched a Diesel Emissions Identification Program for owners and operators of non-road and on-road construction equipment.
Residential campus expansion completed in Portland
Parkview is a 10-story building now open at Terwilliger Plaza, in Southwest Portland. The project team includes Walsh Construction, LRS Architects and PAE. Crews broke ground in May 2021.
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
