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County courthouse named Project of the Year by 91视频
The Daily Journal of Commerce on Thursday evening saluted Top Projects award winners during its 25th annual event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Portland & Western Railroad faces complaint after Corvallis bridge collapse
A federal complaint was filed against Portland & Western Railroad for failing to rebuild a collapsed rail bridge near Corvallis. The incident has left locomotives stranded and disrupted service.
Design Beyond Borders: The Springs at Issaquah Highlands
Ground was broken recently on a $211 million senior housing project in Issaquah, Washington. The building will include 225 apartments and multiple amenities.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.4 million in top bidders | June 12, 2026
Pierce County, Washington has awarded a $4.5 million contract for a culvert replacement project.
Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
While BOLI could change the proposed rules in response to received comments, it is unlikely that any such change would be material (and require additional notice).
Oak Lodge Library & Concord Community Center Renovation
The Oak Lodge library and concord community center renovation in oak grove delivers a 61,400-square-foot civic campus designed by Opsis Architecture.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department 鈥� Fort Stevens Guardhouse Historic Rehabilitation
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department completed a $31.5 million rehabilitation of the historic Fort Stevens Guardhouse in Hammond, preserving its original features.
T. Joyce Phillips Apartments
Home Forward completed the 187-unit T. Joyce Phillips Apartments in Portland, a 170,500-square-foot affordable housing project with community amenities.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum Modernization
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum has completed its most significant renovation since opening in 1960, a modernization of the 197,000-square-foot arena that preserved the building’s historic character while updating aging infrastructure […]
Julia West House
Julia West House in Portland is Oregon鈥檚 tallest mass timber residential building, delivering 90 supportive housing units for low-income seniors.
Portland Art Museum
The Portland Art Museum completed a sweeping transformation of its downtown campus in November 2025, opening a four-story glass connector that unites two historic buildings and adds nearly 100,000 square […]
La Plaza Esperanza
La Plaza Esperanza in Portland is a 20,255-square-foot mass timber building serving as Latino Network's permanent headquarters, completed in January 2025.
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
