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Portland interior designer contributes to distillery project
Portland-based interior design firm Osmose Design has been hired for a project to create a new public tasting room in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside for House Spirits Distillery.
Advantages found in alternative project delivery system
The city of The Dalles has hired general contractor Mortenson Construction and engineering firm Kennedy/Jenks Consultants to complete the $4.8 million wastewater treatment plant using progressive design-build methodology.
Legislature approves position for seismic resilience officer
Industry groups are hailing the Oregon Legislature鈥檚 approval of a bill that creates a new governor-appointed position dedicated to helping state agencies better prepare for 鈥淭he Big One.鈥�
Talk to discuss restoration of 125-year-old Portland home
Restore Oregon next month will host an event next month highlighting efforts to restore the Edwin Rayworth House, a 125-year-old Queen Anne-style cottage in Portland.
Camp participants design for Portland public market
Two dozen students offered fresh views of the James Beard Public Market during the annual University of Oregon Portland Design Camp hosted by the School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
State funding boosts Forest Park entrance project
Plans first made 20 years ago to build an official entrance to Portland鈥檚 Forest Park are closer to becoming a reality with the recent award of $1.5 million in state lottery bond funding for the project design.
Roof deck planned for 10 Barrel brewery
Bremik Construction crews will soon start building a new roof deck designed by Scott | Edwards Architecture for the 10 Barrel Brewing Co.pub in Portland鈥檚 Pearl District.
City approves stormwater treatment system
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services has approved the use of an Ohio company鈥檚 stormwater treatment system to meet city requirements to filter runoff on Portland projects.
Tech firm expanding its Beaverton headquarters
Beaverton-based tech firm Allion USA Engineering Services is expanding into more space at Unico Properties鈥� AmberGlen Business Center.
Groundbreaking scheduled for Oregon Zoo education center
The zoo will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 1 to celebrate the start of construction on the $10.1 million project to build a 19,000-square-foot education center.
Portland Japanese Garden expansion to start construction
After years of preparation, a pause during the recession and a state land-use appeal, the Portland Japanese Garden鈥檚 plans to expand are moving forward.
Modera Belmont to return for fifth Design Commission hearing
Mill Creek Residential's Modera Belmont project in Southeast Portland will return next month for the fifth time before the Portland Design Commission.
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
