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Construction on tap for library in Humboldt neighborhood
Officials gathered at the North Portland Library on Friday to celebrate ground being broken on a project to update the facility.
ACEC Oregon fetes Project of the Year
The Oregon chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies on Wednesday evening recognized outstanding engineering work by Oregon firms.
Bullitt Center, PAE honored for engineering excellence
The six-story Bullitt Center in Seattle was designed and built to use 80 percent less water and be 83 percent more energy efficient than typical office buildings constructed in the city. The building was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon as Engineering Excellence Project of the Year.
Bud Clark Commons named Project of the Year
PAE Consulting Engineers' work on the project won top honors for fulfilling the needs of client Home Forward while using a high degree of collaboration to create a model for housing for the homeless population.
ACEC Oregon 2013 Engineering Excellence ‘Grand’ and ‘Honor’ winners
ACEC Oregon 2013 Engineering Excellence Grand Award Winners (Click on links to see images and more project information) 鈥� CH2M Hill 鈥� U.S. Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs […]
ACEC Engineering Excellence: Lake Oswego Sewer Interceptor
鈥淥ut of sight, out of mind鈥� may be a solid plan of action, unless it鈥檚 being applied to a failing, leaky sewer pipe running under a recreational lake in one […]
ACEC Engineering Excellence: Lane Transit District Gateway EmX BRT Extension
In 1995, the Lane Transit District decided to improve bus service for the Oregon communities of Eugene and Springfield by creating a bus rapid transit system. The goal was to offer travel times competitive to driving a car with operation benefits similar to light rail but at a fraction of the cost.
ACEC Engineering Excellence: Deicing Collection and Treatment System at PDX
Like many large airports, the Port of Portland uses propylene glycol as a deicing fluid to keep its runways clear during inclement weather. But the agency, known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, was concerned the fluid was running off the runways when it rained and washing into a nearby slough slated to be diverted into the Columbia River.
ACEC Engineering Excellence: East Side Combined Sewer Overflow Tunnel
In 1991, the city of Portland began work on a project designed to control 55 combined sewer outfalls along the Willamette River and Columbia Slough.
ACEC Engineering Excellence: Choloma Hydroelectric Project
Hidroel茅ctrica Choloma, a hydropower developer, held rights to a potential small hydro project on the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Guatemala. But the site came with a few problems that needed to be solved before the project could move forward.
ACEC Engineering Excellence: NOAA Marine Operations Center in Newport
When the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration settled on Newport as the home for a new Marine Operations Center for its Pacific fleet, the agency laid down a timeline with little to no room for error.
ACEC Engineering Excellence: Southwest Moody Avenue, Southwest River Parkway to Southwest Gibbs
While most transportation projects in metropolitan areas pose challenges, some come with bigger headaches than others. Case in point: The city of Portland鈥檚 Southwest Moody project.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
