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How to board a train that doesn’t stop
Electric-powered light rail like Portland’s MAX has been successful in reducing the number of people driving to work. But just like a car, light rail and other electric trains lose […]
Jobs unveils iPhone 4
Apple CEO Steve Jobs presented the new iPhone 4 today, the same one that was leaked a while back when an Apple employee accidentally left it in a bar. The […]
Another Memorial Coliseum
Preservationists in Pittsburgh are waging a battle to save another funky ’60s arena Mellon Arena, which is also known as The Igloo for its giant, domed retractable roof. Constructed in […]
New data initiative aims to quantify green retrofit savings
Green building retrofits have obviously caught on in Portland. But for the process to become the norm there needs to be evidence and data that backs up the potential cost […]
How about a $5 billion bridge?
While the effort to replace the Interstate 5 bridge crossing between Portland and Vancouver, Wash., has attracted attention for its multibillion-dollar price tag, it wouldn’t be the most expensive new […]
A Segway for foremen
Foremen, do you ever get tired of walking back and forth across your job site all day? Well, designer Anat Shmueli has a solution. And it’s all electric. The Triangle […]
Low-income electricity
Smart grid technology is seen by many as the holy grail for achieving greater energy efficiency in homes. But a smart grid project in Texas will take things a step […]
Coolest websites in the industry
One of the things I like most about my job is how much time I get to spend kicking around the Internet. While doing this I have stumbled across some […]
Portland’s Memorial Coliseum RFP on hold indefinitely
I just got off the phone with Kevin Brake, Portland Development Commission’s project manager for the Rose Quarter Development project. He says the RFP for the reuse of Memorial Coliseum […]
Blog breaks First & Main opening
A prototypical example of how much journalism has changed has presented itself today. 91视频 staff has been asked not to attend an event in the new First & Main building, […]
U.S. Custom House tour
Yesterday I got a chance to walk beyond the U.S. Custom House’s iron gates, up its stone steps and into its marble floored lobby. Since the building is up for […]
Oregon’s reputation could be hurting commercial development
Could Oregon’s label of being unfriendly to big business be hurting the local commercial real estate market? The Oregonian’s Brent Hunsberger reported today that Oregon ranks 38 on the Chief […]
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
