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University of Oregon seeks tall dorm buildings near Fairmount neighborhood
Officials are seeking the Eugene City Council's approval for dense student housing at the east edge of the UO campus, prompting opposition from neighboring residents.
Is discernment the quiet edge of resilient leadership? | Opinion
To build a culture that feels resilient, human and engaged, one where people belong and contribute meaningfully, consider replacing the editor, the judge and the critic with something far more useful.
City’s decision to allow DQ drive-thru appealed
A dilly of a zoning dispute has reached a new stage with an appeal of a proposed Dairy Queen drive-thru in Portland's Mount Tabor neighborhood.
$9.4 million housing project in Portland building permits | Jan. 26, 2026
A new construction permit is under inspection for a transitional housing project in Southeast Portland. The facility would have 46 beds.
Boise neighborhood project in Portland land use review intakes | Jan. 26, 2026
A public works inquiry is pending for determination of public street improvements on a site in North Portland.
Fortis Construction Inc.: Multnomah County Crisis Stabilization and Sobering Center
Project consists of existing building renovation including demolition, structural concrete and steel, interior finishes, MEPF, roofing and sitework.
Wildish Consruction Co.: Trail Bridge Debris Boom & Boat Ramp Project
Wildish Building Company CM/GC on behalf of EWEB, requests bids for the Trail Bridge Debris Boom & Boat Ramp Project as part of the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric project.
Walsh Construction Co: Hillside Park Phase II
Related NW and Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) have teamed up to redevelop Hillside Park which consists of 100 duplex style homes.
Colas Hoffman: Jefferson HS Modernization
Bid Package: #2 MEP Trade Partners
The future of the built environment depends on women | Opinion
Let's consider how women are represented across the built environment workforce and how their perspectives are integrated into the way teams operate, solve problems and make decisions.
Oregon policy group blasts Interstate Bridge cost secrecy
State transportation commissioners on Thursday slammed Interstate Bridge replacement program leaders for failing to disclose cost estimates jumping as high as $17.7 billion.
Portland Central City code changes in development
Portland planners presented to the Design Commission potential Central City code amendments to boost housing and support downtown revitalization.
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
