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BLOG: How do we revitalize east Portland?
I have written generally before about the opportunities for change presented by ongoing planning projects in east Portland, and now things are really starting to come into sharper focus as […]
Kickstart this: Rem Koolhaas film gains ground
Rem Koolhaas has been the subject of more than one documentary, but the latest one proposed comes with an intriguing twist.
No excuse for weekend wallflowers
If you’re still looking for something to fill your calendars with this coming weekend,聽 we’ve got a couple of building industry-related events to throw out for consideration. On Friday night, […]
Bacon and eggs, with a side of economics
Economist Tim Duy was feeling optimistic Thursday morning as he kicked off the 10th annual Oregon Economic Forum. Not giddy, head-over-heels optimistic. Duy’s optimism was more tempered, and with good […]
Walmart and the science of green roofs
We get a lot of press releases trying to woo us to cover the 鈥渂iggest/first/greenest鈥� projects in the Portland-metro area. Most of the time, we give the releases the once-over […]
CREDC’s prez gets the building industry
The man who’s been was named the new president of the Columbia River Economic Development Council is a familiar face to the Portland metro/Southwest Washington building scene. Mike Bomar beat […]
Taking design to the streets
We’ve got to hand it to Portland architects. They know how to throw a party that stops traffic …. literally. Case in point: the kickoff party for the Portland Design […]
Big changes for the Central Eastside?
As I mentioned in a post several weeks ago, Portland’s Central Eastside area is the subject of a significant policy discussion as part of the update of the Central City […]
Skyscraper magic: Now you see it, now you don鈥檛
If Harry Potter grew up to be an architect, there’s a good chance he’d design something along the lines of Tower Infinity, a project in Seoul, South Korea, that’s being […]
Recycle a turbine, win a prize
The average wind turbine is a bit of a Catch-22. The turbines 鈥� and their individual blades — are designed to create a sustainable form of energy, but the very […]
Central Eastside: planning challenges or opportunities?
Brian Campbell, a Portland-area planner and 91视频 contributing blogger, examines the opportunities and challenges that exist within the southeast quadrant of Portland's Central City Plan.
Mystery of roofer-turned-hero solved
The story about the two Portland construction workers who helped nab a robbery suspect on Monday has spread far beyond Oregon. But in all of the stories, only one of […]
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
