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Office building conversion in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 11, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to modify a three-story building to hold a restaurant space, a parking garage on the first floor, and residences on the second and third floors.
$2.8 million museum project in Portland building permits | Aug. 11, 2025
An addition permit was issued for construction of a glazed, aluminum curtain wall at the Portland Art Museum.
OHSU facility’s emergency department receiving remodel
The emergency department in Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 Mark O. Hatfield Research Center is undergoing a remodel.
Oregon transportation funding proposal revealed
Gov. Tina Kotek has unveiled the details of a potential funding solution to preserve state transportation and maintenance services.
Floods expose climate-related risks to South Asia infrastructure
Floodwaters in Nepal destroyed a key bridge to China and damaged hydropower facilities, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
Projects totaling $13.1 million in top bidders | Aug. 8, 2025
The city of Brookings has awarded a $9.1 million contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements.
July’s musical chairs: still dancing, but counting seats | Opinion
The market in July felt similar to the old party game 鈥� investors circled cautiously, unsure when the music might stop, and wondered if they would have a seat when it did.
Portland moves to unify housing policy and strategy
City officials are aiming to create a unified housing strategy to align policies on homelessness, development, zoning, and anti-displacement by Dec. 1.
Building Blocks: Julia West House
Construction of Julia West House, in Portland's West End, is scheduled to finish this fall. Upon completion, it's anticipated to be the tallest mass-timber building in Oregon, according to Community Development Partners.
Italy to build world鈥檚 longest suspension bridge
The $15.5 billion Strait of Messina Bridge, between the Italian mainland and Sicily, is expected to have a suspended span stretching more than two miles.
From burgers to unemployment benefits: a strike story | Opinion
On June 24, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 916 into law, allowing striking workers to qualify for unemployment insurance benefits beginning in 2026.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
