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Seattle viaduct project could be a lesson for Portland's Columbia River I-5 bridge
If Seattle were to stop work on its Alaskan Way Viaduct project and start over, the city would lose more than $1 billion, according to the Seatte P-I. The monster […]
Discussing the airport-city "aerotropolis"
Over at BLDGBLOG, Geoff Manaugh interviews Greg Lindsay, one of the authors of Aerotropolis, a book on how the “airport-city” is “the way we’ll live next.” As the world becomes […]
Engineer Kit Miyamoto surveys damage in Japan after earthquake
Kit Miyamoto, an earthquake and structural engineer who’s done work in Haiti and other international locales, is in Japan after the country’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Here’s his […]
Cooling tower bid is canceled
The Justice Center Cooling Tower Replacements Purchase project was scheduled to bid on March 8, but notification was sent out on March 7 that the bid was canceled.聽 Explanation was […]
Top 10 things contractors should give up for Lent
As it is Ash Wednesday, Catholics (an even some non Catholics) are beginning their six weeks of sacrifice for Lent. We thought of some things Oregon contractors could stand to […]
Need a place to charge your electric car? Use that guy's house!
This seems like a cool new service for folks that are considering electric cars. A California company, Xatori, Inc., just launched an iPhone app called PlugShare. The service – available […]
Real Estate Roundup: Walmart coming to Beaverton, Oregon senator targets MERS
Here’s a quick roundup of what’s going on with real estate and development locally and around the world. Local: Walmart repurposes Beaverton building into new neighborhood market Walmart is trying […]
Floating Seattle stadium that could've been
For all the battles you see over the construction of new stadiums between sports franchises, public officials and citizens, it is sometimes hard to remember the stadiums that could have […]
Top 10 other things TriMet buses should shout
………………… Portland-area transit agency TriMet is installing speakers on ten of its buses that will announce warnings to pedestrians as the buses turn. The speakers, what TriMet calls a Pedestrian […]
Bids just didn't 'stack up'
The City Council's hopes were high as the eight bids were opened Feb. 1 for the 415 Building Restack Project, the remodel and reconstruction of a building that is going to serve as the new City Hall in Vancouver, Wash.
The Insta-Chain TriMet experience
A loud, punctuated and random thwacking noise greeted my fellow TriMet bus passengers and me over the past couple of icy days. And while I can’t be positive, I’m fairly […]
Kitzhaber actually embracing Oregon's development community
When Gov. John Kitzhaber was elected last November, I would have been the first to say I didn’t expect his relationship with the real estate development community to be a […]
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
