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Building Blocks: St. Helens Riverwalk, phase 1
The grand opening of a linear park marked a major milestone in the city of St. Helens鈥� mission to transform 24 acres of former industrial land into a mixed-use River District.
$2.1 million public project in Seattle in top bidders | June 27, 2025
The city of Seattle has awarded a contract for construction of a public amenity on former industrial land.
hayu alqi uyxat
Portland鈥檚 hayu alqi uyxat center unites alt-ed programs in a LEED Gold facility designed to empower students through space, voice, and support.
George Fox University Chapel
George Fox University unveils a 46-foot-tall worship chapel with stained glass, murals, and natural materials, offering a sacred space for generations to come.
Francis + Clare Place
Francis + Clare Place provides 61 supportive housing units in Portland with wraparound services for adults facing homelessness and health challenges.
Tanglewood Hills Condominiums
The Tanglewood Hills Condominiums project involved the re-cladding of 36 buildings in a mature residential community, requiring extensive demolition down to bare studs followed by installation of modern materials.
Bull Run water project gets green light to resume
Construction of Portland鈥檚 $2.1 billion Bull Run water project will resume following a decision by a Multnomah County hearings officer.
Leslee Randolph | MWA Architects
MWA Architects has promoted Leslee Randolph to director of transportation and resource management (TRM).
Skanska: City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
LINKS: Documents will also be posted online at Builder鈥檚 Exchange of Washington BXWA under Posted Projects/General Contractor Project areas/Washington/Skanska/Projects Bidding. Questions that develop during the bid period must be submitted […]
Alaska village swaps diesel for solar and biomass power
Galena, Alaska is cutting diesel use with solar and biomass energy, reducing costs, creating jobs, and boosting grid reliability in extreme cold.
It’s warming up out there: heed heat and smoke rules | Opinion
Keeping up on these obligations can be quite important because noncompliance can result in illnesses and injuries for employees, as well as fines and penalties for employers.
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
