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One state desperate for housing is taking action
A new California law eliminates a zoning hurdle for some nonprofit organizations looking to build affordable developments.
$13 million of work at PDX in Portland building permits | Oct. 16, 2023
Two addition permits totaling $13,077,906 are under review for the main terminal redevelopment project at Portland International Airport.
96-unit affordable housing proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Oct. 16, 2023
Design advice is being sought for a proposal to construct a five-story, 96-unit building along Southwest Barbur Boulevard.
Team designing improvements for Belmont Library
A renovation and expansion of a Southeast Portland library branch is in the works.
R&W Engineering adds Myers as mechanical engineering designer
ENGINEERING Grace Myers has joined R&W Engineering as a mechanical engineering designer. She provides design services for HVAC and plumbing and piping systems for commercial and industrial projects. Myers has […]
Parker now an R&W Engineering electrical engineering designer
ENGINEERING R&W Engineering has added Mel Parker as an electrical engineering designer. He provides design services for electrical systems for commercial and industrial sites. Parker has a background as a […]
Graves joins R&W Engineering as accountant
ENGINEERING R&W Engineering has hired Ramona Graves as accountant. Graves has more than 20 years of finance experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and payroll. Please send your 91ÊÓÆµ […]
R&W Engineering hires Chenault as project coordinator
ENGINEERING Madison Chenault is now a project coordinator for R&W Engineering. She is responsible for supporting the project managers with administrative operations for various project tasks. Chenault holds a bachelor’s […]
Jones joins R&W Engineering as mechanical engineering designer
ENGINEERING R&W Engineering has hired Kameron Jones as a mechanical engineering designer. He provides design services for HVAC and plumbing and piping systems, energy analyses, and commissioning for commercial and […]
R&W Engineering names Richmond office coordinator
ENGINEERING Megan Richmond is now office coordinator for R&W Engineering. She contributes to front-office administrative operations and supports the firm by performing office and project-specific tasks. Please send your 91ÊÓÆµ […]
Design Beyond Borders: A-Frame Club
A Portland architecture firm recently designed a 1970s-inspired mountain resort for a property in Colorado.
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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 — 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


















