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TopProjects: U.S. 26 Volmer Creek and Johnson Creek Bridges submitted by Hamilton Construction Co.
The project team for the replacement of the Volmer Creek and Johnson Creek bridges on U.S. Route 26 worked closely with the Oregon Department of Transportation to successfully use Accelerated Bridge Construction while delivering a sustainably constructed project.
TopProject: North Vancouver Avenue 鈥� Columbia Slough Bridge submitted by Mowat Construction Co.
Working in a tight space between short in-water work windows, the team for the North Vancouver Avenue 鈥� Columbia Slough Bridge project replaced an existing structure with a new, 360-foot, three-span, 72-inch precast girder bridge.
TopProject: OR 241: Isthmus Slough East Approach Bridge No. 0113 submitted by Hamilton Construction Co.
Completed using Accelerated Bridge Construction, the team behind the OR 241 Isthmus Slough Approach Bridge project was able to replace an 80-year-old bridge in just 13 days.
TopProject: 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center submitted by BBL Architects
The 41 Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center houses nine Oregon Army National Guard units and eight United States Army Reserve units in a 250,000-square-foot facility.
TopProject: Tri-City Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion submitted by Slayden Construction
The $79 million expansion of the Tri-City Water Pollution Control Plant in Clackamas County provided a much-needed increase in capacity for water treatment in the region.
TopProjects Best In Show: Randall Children鈥檚 Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
It鈥檚 4:15 a.m. and an infant is having trouble breathing. His parents rush him to the nearest emergency room, at the new Randall Children鈥檚 Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland. […]
TopProject: University of Western States Gross Anatomy Laboratory submitted by Precision Construction Co.
With an HVAC system that can remove the odors of even a morgue, the new state-of-the-art Gross Anatomy Laboratory at the University of Western States is a slick, high-tech addition to the campus. Housing offices, a high-tech laboratory, locker rooms, restrooms and a morgue with the capacity to hold 30 cadavers, the concrete, wood and steel structure is as sturdy as it is tech-savvy. The center of [...]
TopProject: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University submitted by Soderstrom Architects
The first new medical school built in Oregon in more than a century, the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences is a modern, high-tech facility.
TopProject: Killingsworth Station submitted by Vallaster Corl Architects
Located close to future high-density development along Interstate Avenue, the LEED platinum-rated Killingsworth Station is an urban infill mixed-use condominium project for both market-rate and low-income buyers.
TopProject: Curry Medical Center submitted by Todd Construction
Before Curry Medical Center was constructed, people in Brookings had to drive an hour to reach the nearest hospital.
TopProject: Wilsonville Old Town Square submitted by Gramor Development and Fred Meyer
Architectural design guidelines, existing trees, traffic issues and residential market challenges weren鈥檛 enough to stop the development of the highly successful Old Town Square project in Wilsonville.
TopProject: Wildhorse Resort and Casino expansion submitted by JE Dunn Construction
A casino鈥檚 purpose is to provide around-the-clock entertainment. The team expanding Wildhorse Resort and Casino completed a new, 170,000-square-foot hotel tower while keeping the fun rolling. The project went through multiple stages that involved moving walking paths and parking to accommodate crews and patrons.
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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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
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