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91视频 Dictionary: Eco-district
eco-district: a neighborhood that is efficient with energy, water and waste; supports public transit, diverse habitats for wildlife and community engagement
91视频 Dictionary: TriMet
TriMet, or Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon: a public transit agency that operates in Portland, Oregon metropolitan area
91视频 Dictionary: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA: a law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to "establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability." The law requires public entities and accommodations, such as transportation, facilities and communication, be brought up to defined standards to allow access and use for Americans with disabilities.
91视频 Dictionary: HVAC
HVAC: an acronym that stands for "Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning."
91视频 Dictionary: Contactor
contactor: an electrically controlled switch used for switching a power or control circuit
91视频 Dictionary: Collector beam
collector beam: a beam that collects shear, or lateral pressure, and transfers it to other parts of the structure
91视频 Dictionary: Shear wall
shear wall: a structural system that provides lateral resistance to seismic or other loads.
91视频 Dictionary: Pounds per square inch
pounds per square inch, or psi: a unit of pressure
91视频 Dictionary: Jet grouting
jet grouting: the process of mixing soil with high-pressure streams of grout
91视频 Dictionary: Geotechnical engineering
Geotechnical engineering: a branch of civil engineering focused on earth materials
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
