Category Archives: Construction Trends

Oregon Construction & Demolition Employment

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

It has been a big year for demolition companies in Oregon. In fact, the entire U.S. has experienced a 4.7 percent increase, or 330,000 net … Continue reading →

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Will Wooden Skyscrapers Grace Portland’s Skyline?

Posted on December 7, 2018 by admin

For more than a hundred years, Oregon has been the leading producer of wood products in the nation. Almost half the state is covered in … Continue reading →

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Are Robots the Answer to C&D Labor Shortages?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by admin

Industrial demolition and construction companies are hurting for skilled workers more intensely than in the past.

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Nonresidential Construction to Spike Through 2019

Posted on June 18, 2018 by admin

Construction isn’t going to slow down soon anytime soon. Although the industry faces rising material costs and labor shortages, the American Institute of Architects projects … Continue reading →

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C&D Industry Continues to Expand Portland’s Urban Core

Posted on June 6, 2018 by admin

Portland demolition and construction is booming as the city’s its urban core expands. From new construction to building renovations, the area is experiencing a record … Continue reading →

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Can Off-Site Construction & On-Site Demolition Work Hand-in-Hand?

Posted on May 23, 2018 by admin

The Portland demolition industry is constantly evolving as construction trends and technologies emerge. One of the most recent trends making waves is off-site construction, a … Continue reading →

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Are 3D-Printed Homes Portland’s Answer to New Housing?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by admin

Portland has a crushing need for not just housing, but for affordable housing. Because of the ability to build homes quickly using additive manufacturing, 3D … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Job Satisfaction in the Demolition Industry

Posted on February 21, 2018 by admin

The most important factor to successfully completing a Portland demolition project is having a skilled crew. Labor shortages, however, plague the construction and demolition, or … Continue reading →

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What Should Portland Demolition Companies Know About PCBs?

Posted on February 14, 2018 by admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been taking a closer look at polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, and their use in older buildings. PCB molecules are … Continue reading →

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Construction & Demolition Contractors Expect Strong Economy in 2018

Posted on February 7, 2018 by admin

Construction is expected to grow in the Pacific Northwest, which is great news for demolition companies in Oregon. While 2017 was a good year for … Continue reading →

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