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Go to this roundtable, help save historic districts from awkward infill
Through a series of roundtable discussions, the Historic Preservation League of Oregon has urged people to start talking about the 鈥渄os鈥� and 鈥渄o nots鈥� when it comes to infill design.
Built industry not looking good, IMHO
While I鈥檝e never considered myself an optimist, I鈥檝e had complete confidence over the first half of 2011 that the industry was on track for a slow and gradual recovery. But ever since about two months ago 鈥� coincidentally when the U.S. debt issue hit the mainstream media 鈥� very little positive news has come out of the industry.
Don’t get too excited, but prices for construction work rose in July
Both construction material costs and the amount contractors can charge for work increased in July. The Associated General Contractors' index for new construction (what contractors charge for new projects) rose 1.0-1.3 percent last month, the highest growth rate in two years in most cases, bringing hope to the sector that has been hit hard by federal budget cuts in public construction.
Stimson lumber mill explodes again, continues to operate
The Stimson Lumber Mill in Gaston caught fire and exploded on Tuesday.
Electric Avenue who? Rock on to Hotel Fifty
Hotel Fifty, that fancy-pants establishment on the waterfront, announced today its new wall-mounted charging station. It's of the Blink Wall-Mount variety and is the first charging station on a hotel in Oregon.
Federal government and private sector invest millions in biofuels
President Obama announced today that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy will invest up to $510 million into biofuels during the next three years.
Fly around Legacy’s new Children’s Hospital, thanks to the power of the Internet
Before Intel started building like crazy in Hillsboro, the new Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel was the largest private construction project happening in the Portland area. ZGF designed and Hoffman is constructing the building, which is now visible from the Fremont Bridge 鈥� it's the one big building in the middle of its neighborhood.
Bid for bridge in Seattle $160M less than budget
Washington-based construction firm Kiewit-General-Manson proposed a low bid last Wednesday to replace the aging state route 520 bridge in Seattle.
Besaw’s burger – get it before it’s too late?
[l] I had never been to Besaw鈥檚 鈥� a popular Portland cafe with a longstanding history and a very loyal following 鈥� until last Friday night. I had been wanting to go there, and since it had been on my 鈥淏urger Quest List鈥� (more about that in a minute), I figured I鈥檇 better get there before too much time elapses and it's gone 鈥� or drastically changed.
Portland throws a party for the Streetcar
The Portland Streetcar's turned 10 years old, but who's counting? Apparently, the city is.
June Key Delta Community Center finally opens after 20 years
People gathered in the recently-completed June Key Delta Community Center for the building's grand opening celebration in North Portland on Wednesday. The center is the first African-American-owned community building to pursue certification from the Living Building Challenge, a program launched by the Cascadia Green Building Council.
U.S. government thinking about renting out all our foreclosed homes
In an effort to make money while at the same time improve the housing market by getting rid of foreclosed homes that are stunting home sales, the United States government is thinking about renting out the properties.
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
