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Construction employment improving but industry struggles to fill positions as workers retire

November 7, 2024, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Data shows employment in Clark County’s construction industry is improving, but one industry expert says companies just can’t find qualified candidates for open positions. Read story

HP master plan includes six new buildings at east Vancouver site; city will review application next year

November 6, 2024, 1:05pm Business

Technology hardware company HP Inc. submitted a new master plan application for its property in east Vancouver’s Section 30, according to a city of Vancouver spokesman. Read story

Sammi Nutter Charlton, daughter of Nutter Family Foundation founders, has written a children’s book about Dozer Day.

‘Dozer Day Paves the Way’ author hopes kids book will spark interest in construction

October 24, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

The Clark County Parks Foundation organized the first Dozer Day in 2005 on an empty construction site, giving kids a chance to operate big construction rigs with the help of experienced volunteers. Nearly 20 years later, close to 15,000 people attended the most recent Dozer Day weekend, Oct. 5 and… Read story

Construction recently began on the former Spanky’s Legendary Consignment building in downtown Vancouver. Northwest Elite Homes purchased the building in 2021, although it has been vacant since Spanky’s closed in 2007.

Renovation of former Spanky’s building marks major milestone for downtown Vancouver

October 23, 2024, 6:05am Business

Construction is underway at the former Spanky’s building, 812 Main St., in downtown Vancouver. Read story

The Regal City Center movie theater on C Street in downtown Vancouver would have to be acquired if a larger span design is selected for the new Interstate 5 Bridge, according to a report released by project officials.

43 residential units, 33 businesses in Washington and Oregon could be hit by I-5 Bridge replacement

October 1, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Properties in the crosshairs of a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge were recently identified in a key document. Read story

Construction continues at the Section 30 site in east Vancouver. Current plans for the area include extending Northeast 16th Street and Northeast 179th Avenue and a 79-unit subdivision.

East Vancouver subdivision taking shape at Section 30’s former gravel mine

September 24, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Passersby will likely notice construction has begun on the north end of Section 30, a square mile in east Vancouver that city officials envision evolving into a neighborhood with places to live, work and recreate. Read story

English Estate Winery owner says she had about a week’s notice before First Street construction shut down traffic

As Southeast First Street is under construction, patrons of English Estate Winery might be confused by roadwork and how they can access the winery, which is open for business. The winery does most of its business in the summer. At top, a sign guides visitors to the winery entrance.

June 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Summer is normally a busy time of year for English Estate Winery in east Vancouver. But this year, road construction directly in front of the winery means customers don’t realize they can still access the business. Read story