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Portland parks rank sixth out of large U.S. cities
Rankings released today show that Portland's parks rank No. 6 out of the 40 largest U.S. cities.
List of Oregon’s ‘Most Endangered Places’ released
The Historic Preservation League released today a list of what it calls the “Most Endangered Places” in Oregon. The nine “places” are historically significant but in danger of being destroyed […]
Photos: Kids use construction equipment on Dozer Day
Nutter Foundation held its annual Dozer Day event over the weekend. The two-day event gives kids the chance to learn about various pieces of heavy equipment while benefiting local children’s […]
Oregon’s most historic building – except for the roof
In the mid 1800s, John McLoughlin made a ton of money working for the Hudson's Bay Company and built a house in Oregon City, where he helped starving immigrants arriving into the region via the Oregon Trail. His home still exists today, but not like it once was. In fact, the McLoughlin House now has one of the most historically inaccurate roofs in Oregon.
Dragon boat racing is harder than you think
Last week, I had the opportunity to venture out onto the Willamette with the Fire Breathing Blowfish, a local dragon boat team.
Bud Clark Commons receives design award
A Portland homeless shelter and low income housing building has received some high accolades from the nation鈥檚 architectural community.
Oregon gets its own chapter of the Design Build Institute of America
Design-build fans unite. Oregon is getting its own chapter of the Design Building Institute of America.
Downtown Portland underground stairway entrance dismantled
Employees of Laneco Inc. dismantled a stairway to the basement of the Galleria building at the corner of Southwest 9th Avenue and Morrison Street in downtown Portland today. The sub-street level space will undergo a demolition, after which it will be converted to an electrical vault to house transformers.
Gerding Edlen exec delivers at 91视频’s Builder Banker Breakfast
The 91视频 held a Builder Banker Breakfast this morning. The event is an opportunity for builders to connect with bankers and learn about the financing process. This morning's breakfast featured speaker Molly Bordonaro, vice president of Gerding Edlen. The next Builder Banker Breakfast will be held Oct. 12.
Photos: Construction of food cart incubator ‘the Ocean’
Construction work is under way at a pair of buildings formerly occupied by Timberline Dodge, a former automotive garage in Northeast Portland that is being converted into a series of "micro-restaurants" that will each occupy spaces between 400 and 600 square feet. The site will be called "the Ocean" and is imagined by developer Kevin Cavenaugh to be a food cart incubator.
Constructing Hope students get concrete lessons
Students in the Constructing Hope pre-apprenticeship program recently received lessons at the Mason Trades JATC.
Video: Labor groups speak out on May Day
The rain didn't keep away hundreds of protesters who gathered on Tuesday to protest injustices against workers. Among the groups were the Pacific Northwest Council of Carpenters and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 10.
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
