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Old insurance policies could help fund brownfield cleanups
While working on an article about a brownfield cleanup project I came across some unique ways to get these spendy projects done. Brownfield sites are real properties (usually former industrial […]
Are ‘iconic’ Portland signs a waste of money?
First of all, I love old signs. But I can’t say I’m thrilled with Portland’s love affair with pricey old signs. This week Portland took control of the Made in […]
Sneak peak at Oregon Sustainability Center research
At this week’s Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center Fest, conference goers got a sneak peek of some building technologies researchers plan to study at the Oregon Sustainability Center. […]
Are jobs missing from Portland’s future?
Last night I went to a meeting where Michael Jordan, chief operating officer for regional government Metro, talked about establishing a new community investment strategy. During the meeting Jordan announced […]
You want more jobs, but no more spending?
On the transportation beat I hear a lot of talk from government agencies about how important new transportation projects are for the economic growth of our region. In the comment […]
PGE Park – a money pit
A presentation Tuesday night on the state of the city’s Spectator Fund by fund manager David Logsdon was rather eye opening. It turns out, Memorial Coliseum isn’t the only big […]
How's the bidding process going for you?
Are you avoiding common estimating mistakes and accurately pricing general conditions? How do you recover from change order impacts? Do your scope letters hit a 'home run' or do they leave a lot of unanswered questions?
Drowning in acronyms
Sometimes the jargon that goes along with the transportation beat can be a little overwhelming. Take a meeting I attended this morning as an example. At the JPAC meeting a […]
Ladd Tower deal coming soon
Word around the coffee pot is that the 322-unit Ladd Tower apartments, which went on the market in early July, could be sold in the next 30 days. While nothing […]
What to do with the Wapato Jail?
The Wapato Jail in the St. Johns Neighborhood of Portland has sat empty since it was first constructed in 2004. After costing tax payers $58 million to construct and more […]
PDX goes to Abu Dhabi
The Portland Center for Architecture this September will feature the work of local architecture firm Otak Inc. in the United Arab Emirates. The exhibit, being curated by local architecture expert […]
'Probably got histoplasmosis, got no gun…'
Even Johnny Cash correctly referenced Histoplasma Capsulatum in his song, "Beans for Breakfast."
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
