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Collapsed row house one example of Pittsburgh鈥檚 crisis
Stalled foreclosures, "tangled titles" and vacant properties have worsened the city鈥檚 affordable housing crisis.
Mount Vernon mansion reopens amid $40 million renovation
Key rooms in the former residence of George and Martha Washington have reopened during an ongoing restoration project; interior work will continue into 2026.
Mobile homes make up Olympic village in Cortina
The temporary facility where athletes will stay during the upcoming Olympic Games is simple and spartan but in a convenient location near the Dolomites.
Astronomers warn energy project threatens Chile observatory
A massive renewable energy project near Chile鈥檚 Paranal Observatory could boost light pollution and jeopardize critical Atacama Desert research, astronomers say.
Prairie Band Potawatomi face backlash over ICE deal
The Kansas-based tribe signed a $30 million contract for immigrant detention center designs, sparking outrage from Native Americans nationwide.
A鈥檚 say Las Vegas ballpark project remains on schedule
The Oakland A鈥檚 report steady progress on their approximately $2 billion stadium, meeting key construction milestones as they prepare for a 2028 MLB debut on the Las Vegas Strip.
Frank Gehry, visionary architect of iconic buildings, dies
Legendary architect Frank Gehry, who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96 after a brief illness.
Friday workdays become shorter with hybrid work
Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You're not alone.
Hong Kong fire probe finds unsafe scaffolding materials
The investigation into a deadly fire at a complex of high-rises in the Tai Po District has revealed unsafe netting around scaffolding set up for renovations.
AI tools helping cities, states detect road hazards and boost safety
Municipalities are turning to AI dashcams and cellphone data to spot road hazards, identify damaged guardrails and improve safety as aging infrastructure worsens.
Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low
U.S. mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week recently. The 30-year rate sits at 6.26 percent as easing Treasury yields and Fed policy shape the outlook.
U.S. metro areas seeing more transit-oriented housing projects
Cities nationwide are expanding development of transit-oriented housing to boost affordability, reduce vehicle use, and meet growing demand for walkable, mixed-income communities.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
