article thumbnail

Beyond Inverse Condemnation in Wildfire Litigation: An Oregon Jury Finds Utility Liable for Negligence, Trespass and Nuisance

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 10, 2023, a jury in Portland, Oregon found PacifiCorp and Pacific Power (collectively, “PacifiCorp”) liable for negligence, trespass, and nuisance based on a series of four wildfires that occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2020. in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah, Case No. 20-CV-33885.

Oregon 52
article thumbnail

Daimler NA Unveils Two Electric Freightliner Models

Construction Equipment

Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles - a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck - Wednesday during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland, Oregon.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.

Oregon 40
article thumbnail

Danner Vs Chippewa Boots (History, Features, Comparison & Top Boots)

Work Gearz

He then moved his business to Portland, Oregon in 1936. The first Chippewa boots were made for the pulp, paper and timber industry specially designed for the lumberjacks to protect their feet from the dangerous work that they do. Later they designed the Fleece lined boots for the infantry to fight the extreme cold. Steel toes.

article thumbnail

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success

BD+C

On our Edwards Elementary project in Newberg, Oregon, this area was located off a busy street, and was also where our main construction entrance was located. our team took drones to campus so middle and high school students could learn how technology supports a project’s overall design and execution.

article thumbnail

Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada

Natural Building

passive solar design. A visit to their home in New Mexico (they have since relocated to Oregon) and participating in an EcoNest workshop build in Ontario sealed their decision. They also have an in floor auxiliary heating system, powered by a small electric boiler. nurturing, aesthetically and otherwise.

Housing 52
article thumbnail

Best External Metatarsal Guard Work Boots

Work Gearz

Made from a variety of materials, the basic design of a metatarsal guard is a protective layer that goes beyond protecting the toes.  Electrical Hazard protection, asymmetrical steel safety toes together with ABS met guards keep your feet fully protected.  Electrical Hazard protection. Check on Amazon.

Safety 52