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Adre
Adre founder and CEO Anyeley Hallov谩 is reshaping real estate with equitable development, $110M in projects, B Corp certification and a focus on diverse workforce inclusion.
Portland multifamily building’s design honored
Slabtown Square, a seven-story mixed-use building in Northwest Portland, received a 2025 Bronze Award from Multi-Housing News during its 19th annual Excellence Awards ceremony.
$9.4 million medical facility upgrade in Portland building permits | Dec. 29, 2025
Two alteration permits are under review for work at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center's South Utility Plant, in North Portland.
Selling Building modifications in Portland land use review intakes | Dec. 29, 2025
A renovation of the entire Selling Building, in downtown Portland, is planned to accommodate the James Beard Public Market.
Mobile homes make up Olympic village in Cortina
The temporary facility where athletes will stay during the upcoming Olympic Games is simple and spartan but in a convenient location near the Dolomites.
Historic ski lodge nears restoration finish
The historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge is nearing the finish of a seven-year restoration, with a public reopening targeted for winter 2026.
ACMS Northwest
Portland-based ACMS Northwest grows with a Seattle office and new AMPP coatings division, building on women- and minority-owned leadership in construction.
Creek restoration helps return river floodplains
Quartz Creek restoration is reconnecting floodplains to the McKenzie River, improving fish habitat, water quality and wildfire resilience through native planting.
Swinerton Builders: Hillsboro Police Headquarters Steel Package and Fall Protection
The project consists of a 2-story, 72,431-sf mass timber building with related site work for the City of Hillsboro.
Walen Construction: Port Of Kalama – Pedestrian Crossing Replacement
Port Of Kalama - Pedestrian Crossing Replacement
Howard S. Wright: PSU ITECK Renovation
2,200 sf Renovation and 800 sf addition for the Indigenous Traditional Ecological Cultural Knowledge Center (ITECK).
Slayden: Alder Creek Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Alder Creek Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
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
