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Former steakhouse transforming into dental office
General contractor Yorke & Curtis is nearing completion on a renovation of the shell of the former Country Bill鈥檚 steakhouse on Southeast Woodstock Boulevard in Portland. The Works Partnership Architecture-designed […]
Realistic resolutions help rev up 2013
The beginning of the year is a typical time for company officials to revisit business development. What are the revenue goals, and how will they be achieved? There will be […]
Contractors invited to learn more about Gresham project
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission is getting ready to roll on the Rockwood Public Safety Facility, which still needs a few good firms for its project team.
Lottery dough helps pizza business rise
When Michael Allen of Yachats and two of his buddies won big bucks in the Oregon Lottery, they spent most of it on pizza. In late 2011, Allen, Dave Miller […]
Raising the red flag for radon
To raise awareness, the EPA has designated January as national Radon Action Month. In Oregon, two new radon-related laws took effect last year. Now, radon testing is required before a home is sold, and radon mitigating construction is required for all new homes. In April, the latter requirement will apply to all new public buildings. But no requirements exist for testing in existing homes
Dangermond Keane, Gallaudet set standard for designing for the deaf
Those that have full use of their senses have a sensory reach of 360 degrees; the deaf do not. So when it comes to creating buildings for the deaf and hearing impaired, different design strategies that help make up for missing sensory details need to be used. Among the features being used for the Gallaudet building: brightly colored walls and certain specialized levels of lighting to help prevent [...]
Exercise power of positive thinking in 2013
I鈥檓 not suggesting that positive thinking is going to stop climate change, end wars, feed and clothe the world, or stabilize the world鈥檚 economy. But I keep remembering the things my grandmother told me as I was growing up: walk on the 鈥渟unny side of the street鈥� and 鈥渓ook for the silver lining.鈥� These are not just empty platitudes.
Solar startup closing in on breakthrough
Solar technology developers face a difficult quandary: The most advanced systems are too expensive for commercial use, and cheaper options aren鈥檛 as effective. But a Corvallis-based startup may have a solution.
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- $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
