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Gates Residence
The Gates Residence in Santiam canyon is a multigenerational home built with mass ply panels by Skylab Architecture and Kaufman Homes, completing in 2025.
Glisan Landing
Glisan Landing in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood is a 137-unit affordable housing campus developed by Related NW with supportive services and culinary training.
Gresham-Barlow Student Health Center
The Gresham-Barlow student health center is a 2,500-square-foot facility in gresham designed by SAJ Architecture and built by Bremik Construction.
$7.4 million infrastructure modernization in Portland building permits | June 15, 2026
A new construction permit was issued for a project near the Willamette River in North Portland.
Hoyt Arboretum improvements in Portland land use review intakes | June 15, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a project in Southwest Portland. Plans call for replacing the visitor center with two new buildings.
Hillsboro Hops Ballpark
The Hillsboro Hops ballpark in Hillsboro opened with 229,000 square feet and seats 6,000 for baseball. Mortenson led construction with CannonDesign and Populous.
Hoffman HQ
Hoffman Construction completed a 42,000-square-foot headquarters renovation in Lake Oswego designed by Skylab Architecture, finished in January 2025.
Johnson Creek Confluence & Milwaukie Bay Habitat Enhancement
The Johnson Creek Confluence & Milwaukie Bay Habitat Enhancement project restored 95,832 square feet of riverbed to support salmon and steelhead spawning.
Joice A. Taylor Apartments
Joice A. Taylor Apartments in Portland is a 22-unit affordable housing project using innovative cross-laminated timber construction to support the Black community.
York Terrace Apartments
Home Forward has completed York Terrace Apartments, an 85-unit affordable housing development in Old Town Troutdale that serves seniors aging in place and families, including households with extremely low incomes. […]
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.
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
