Daily Journal of Commerce

01/15/2026

A Dairy Queen planned in Southeast Portland will include a drive-thru after all.

The team planning to build a new Dairy Queen restaurant on Southeast Division Street can include a drive-thru after the city reversed its position.

01/15/2026

⚠️ Nominations are OPEN for our Top Projects awards!⚠️

Honoring the best building and construction projects in the region, this is the must-attend event to meet the people and firms doing outstanding work in the regional built environment.

Nominate: https://bit.ly/4sGJMNV

01/13/2026

Highlight the leaders driving your organization forward.
Submit your announcement or learn more: https://djcoregon.com/djc-people-submissions/

01/13/2026

⚠️ Nominate by Jan. 23 for our Construction All-Stars and Newsmakers of the Year awards!⚠️

These awards highlight individuals and companies that are making an impact on the state and their communities.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/4pjdDtw

01/12/2026

Plans for extending the North Park Blocks as a Green Loop connection came under scrutiny by the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.

The Portland Design Commission on Thursday provided advice on plans to extend the North Park Blocks as part of the Green Loop. Members expressed concerns about timing, maintenance and interim uses.

01/09/2026

The residential building boom transforming New Jersey's landscape is set to accelerate this year — and likely into the next decade — after many towns scrambled to approve deals with developers in the waning days of 2025.

New Jersey towns rushed to approve housing plans before a state deadline, fueling a residential building boom tied to affordable housing mandates.

01/09/2026

Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for repealing and replacing a $791 million transportation bill that she championed last fall, conceding that a GOP-led challenge to the bill was likely to succeed.

01/09/2026

Share the story behind your merger, acquisition or IPO. Behind the Deal shines a light on the teams and impact
https://djcoregon.com/behind-the-deal-submissions/

01/08/2026

Amazon has purchased the land it plans to use for a distribution center in Eugene.

Amazon.com Services LLC paid $2 million on Dec. 26 for a lot along Oregon Route 99 where the company intends to build a large e-commerce center.

01/06/2026

⚠️ Submit your nomination today for our Construction All-Stars and Newsmakers of the Year awards!⚠️

These awards highlight individuals and companies that are making an impact on the state and their communities.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/4pjdDtw

01/05/2026

One morning in mid-November, Mario Guerrero, the executive director of the South Texas Builders Association, was checking a group chat on his phone when a video popped up …

ICE raids across South Texas have frightened construction workers, slowed building activity and could push housing costs higher, industry leaders warn.

01/02/2026

The Olympians who have signed up to stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo‘s Athletes Village should not expect luxury accommodations or a cozy fire to snuggle up next to after a long day on the mountain.

The temporary facility where athletes will stay during the upcoming Olympic Games is simple and spartan but in a convenient location near the Dolomites.