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South Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Station #9
South Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Station 9 opened in hillsboro, featuring 19,000 square feet and housing fire, police, and emergency operations.
Precision Construction: James Beard Public Market
Bid Package: CSI Divisions 03-14
US 101, Jefferson & Clallam Counties – Remove Fish Barriers
Washington State Department of Transportation completes fish passage restoration along 12 miles of US 101 in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
Shortstack Mississippi
Shortstack Mississippi is a 36-unit affordable multifamily mass timber project in Portland developed by Shortstack Housing and built by Owen Gabbert LLC.
The Merchant Block / Inn at Dayton
The merchant block in Dayton transforms three historic buildings into a 12-room boutique hotel and retail space, completing a 21,045-square-foot project.
Union Gospel Mission Women鈥檚 LifeChange Center 鈥� Angela鈥檚 House
Union Gospel Mission completed a 53,450-square-foot residential and recovery facility for women and children in Portland, tripling capacity and opening in September 2025.
Press Blocks
Press Blocks in Portland, developed by Security Properties and built by Turner Construction, completed a 549,870-square-foot mixed-use project with residential and commercial space.
Providence St. Vincent Emergency Department Expansion
Lease Crutcher Lewis and JRJ Architects have completed a 57,250-square-foot renovation and expansion of the emergency department at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, in-creasing treatment capacity and introducing a new […]
Lam Building G
Lam Research completes a 120,000-square-foot research and development building in Tualatin, designed by Mackenzie and built by Perlo Construction.
Virginia Garcia Newberg Wellness Center
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center鈥檚 renovation and addition to its Newberg Wellness Center transformed a 1990s building into a modern, 22,733-square-foot facility designed to expand access to healthcare for the […]
Shortstack Milwaukie
Shortstack Milwaukie delivers 15 affordable cottage cluster homes in Clackamas County with long-term affordability and innovative mass timber design.
Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion
Mt. Scott Community Center in Portland undergoes a 71,000-square-foot seismic retrofit and expansion led by Bremik Construction with FFA Architecture.
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
