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chaku kumtuks haws in Portland features 84 affordable housing units and an early learning center with indigenous cultural programming, completed in August 2025.
Kiewit faces scrutiny over Abernethy Bridge safety, delays
The Oregon Department of Transportation last week cited serious safety incidents, significant cost overruns, and construction delays in the effort to seismically strengthen the Abernethy Bridge, which carries Interstate 205 over the Willamette River.
City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend completed a 145,000-square-foot public works campus consolidating multiple departments into a centralized facility at 21051 N.E. Talus Place.
City of Phoenix Government & Public Safety Center
The Phoenix government and public safety center consolidates police, fire, and city hall in a 24,000-square-foot facility opening in February 2025.
Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse
Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse in Oregon City opens a 257,000-square-foot facility with 16 courtrooms, delivered via a public-private partnership.
Combs Flat Road Extension Segment 1A and Ochoco Irrigation District (OID) Ironhorse Piping Project
The City of Prineville and Ochoco Irrigation District completed the Combs Flat Road Extension Segment 1A and OID Ironhorse Piping Project, a major infrastructure upgrade.
Dartmouth Crossing North
Dartmouth Crossing North in Tigard delivers 84,278 square feet of mixed-income housing, completed early and under budget by REACH Community Development and Mercy Housing Northwest.
Application period open for building incentives
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is now accepting applications for a second round of Building Energy Reduction Incentive (BERI) program funding.
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.
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
