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Hand severing, rotting hearts and internal decay
A scene from CSI or from a Hitchcock movie? Strangely enough, it's a project that is out for bid which is actually called Alfred A. Loeb Hand Severing/Pruning/Topping/Chipping.
Architecture of Portland's 82nd Avenue
I have spent a lot of time on 82nd Avenue lately, mostly due to an insatiable craving for Dim Sum. Over the years, 82nd Avenue has attracted quite a reputation, […]
California looks at axing redevelopment agencies
California’s new governor Jerry Brown is taking no time to shake things up in the Golden State. Only a week after his inauguration, Brown released his budget proposal, which calls […]
More little projects pave the way for Intel's new fab
Intel is working on a couple of new, small projects at its Hillsboro campus in preparation for the influx of workers that will come later this year to help build […]
This just in: Fox News hates the Oregon Sustainability Center
The latest group to throw in its veritable two cents on Portland’s plan for the Oregon Sustainability Center is Fox News. The major network today posted this video, which takes […]
New Project Center is 'live'!
We've been working on bringing you a new and improved Project Center...
How a mega-arena survived the recession
The Matthew Knight Arena project at the University of Oregon began during the best market for construction anyone had ever seen. Now, it is being completed in one of the […]
Montgomery Park sign now reads ‘GO DUCKS’
From the corner of my eye, I thought someone had vandalized the Montgomery Park sign. But as I drove closer to it, I could make out the “GO DUCKS.” Festive! […]
Feds’ energy use trending downward
So how’s that $4.5 billion in stimulus funds working to make federal government buildings more energy efficient? Pretty well, as long as you only look at building energy use. The […]
Electrics vehicles – without batteries
The batteries that power electric vehicles have long been the biggest drawback to more widespread EV adoption. Big, heavy and made from incredibly expensive materials, EV batteries take up a […]
Plows ready, streets lit up in Portland’s preparation for Santa
It doesn’t matter if we get rain, sleet or snow – the Portland Bureau of Transportation is well prepared to make sure Santa’s ride into Portland on Christmas Eve is […]
Skaters beware – this building is not for grinding
If you’ve ever wondered about the purpose of the small, metal balls at the base of the 937 Condominium building in Portland’s Pearl District, wonder no more. “They’re for skateboarders,” […]
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
