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Wecoma Place
Wecoma Place in Lincoln County offers 44 affordable homes for Echo Mountain Fire survivors, overcoming major site challenges on Oregon's coast.
Washington School for the Deaf Divine Academic and Hunter Gym
The new WSD Divine Academic and Hunter Gym uses DeafSpace design, mass timber, and student input to set a benchmark for inclusive, sustainable education.
UO Portland Multi-Building Campus Project
UO transformed the former Concordia campus into a dynamic hub with upgraded housing, academic spaces, and historic preservation for modern use.
TimberView
TimberView offers 105 affordable units in NE Portland, featuring mass timber construction, LEED design, rooftop views, and community-focused amenities.
Flint races to finish lead pipe work amid residents’ mistrust
Construction crews are scrambling to finish lead pipe replacements while much confusion lingers a decade after the water crisis erupted.
Timberline Lodge Pool Replacement
Timberline Lodge has opened the highest pool in the Pacific Northwest, honoring its 1930s design with a modern renovation at 6,000 feet on Mt. Hood.
The Springs at The Waterfront
A 12-story LEED Gold senior living community blends luxury and care on the Columbia River, offering modern design, wellness and riverfront views.
The Spot
The Spot in downtown Madras blends food, music, and community to revitalize the area with a taphouse, food carts, and year-round entertainment.
The Heist Bar & Food Carts
A 1950s Portland bank gets new life as The Heist Bar & Food Carts, blending mid-century charm with food, art, and community in a creative reuse project.
Building Blocks: Providence St. Vincent Medical Center remodel
The Providence St. Vincent Medical Center鈥檚 Emergency Department recently received a comprehensive, multiphase renovation.
The Hazel Ying Lee Apartments
Hazel Ying Lee Apartments bring 206 affordable homes to SE Portland with award-winning design, family units, and sustainable, community-focused features.Hazel Ying Lee Apartments bring 206 affordable homes to SE Portland with award-winning design, family units, and sustainable, community-focused features.
Projects totaling $17.3 million in top bidders | July 3, 2025
The Port of Port Angeles, Washington has awarded a contract exceeding $7 million for site development to serve its Marine Trade Center.
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
