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Shift in corporate culture goes against trend
As a supplement to my article today on the growing trend of downtown businesses moving into more quality spaces, I wanted to also bring up a stipulation to it. While […]
Could we stop offshore drilling?
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, legislators and even the President are backing off on plans for offshore drilling. Oregon has maintained a strict no-drill policy along its […]
Revit previews Solar Radiation Technology
Software developer AutoDesk has released a preview of its Solar Radiation Technology for Revit, its software for Building Information Modeling. Solar radiation (basically, energy from sunlight) mostly contacts roofs and […]
A grueling bike map of Portland
I know the purpose of Metro’s Bike There! event Thursday wasn’t to make me swear off bikes for the foreseeable future. But as I wobbled to the MAX station on […]
Oregon cities waive system development fees
Lowering system development charges, and in some cases scrapping them all together, has become a tool used by municipal governments to stimulate development and entice business to the area. This […]
NIMBYism, it’s democracy
I wanted to go a bit more in-depth on the issue of NIMBYism in response to an article I wrote earlier this week on the topic. NIMBY stands for not […]
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
From many buildings to one: Is consolidation more green?
My first thought when I discovered a new 2.4 million-square-foot federal building is striving for LEED Gold certification in Northern Virginia was “That building is way too big to be […]
Memorial Coliseum saga continues
How many development teams does it take to reuse Memorial Coliseum? The city is betting on three as a ‘joint’ RFP process continues into next week. Mayor Sam Adams on […]
Next step: Outcome-based energy codes
You know a lecture is going to be good when the presenter opens with, “I think this might be the nerdiest session at the entire conference.” Well, color me nerdy, […]
A Portland historic building tagging app?
A while ago, I blogged about a smart phone app that will tell you a building’s history. The app is for a select group of buildings in Chicago, but I […]
Affordable housing as an investment
Yesterday I was afforded the opportunity to listen to a handful of presentations at the 17th Annual Affordable Housing Conference hosted by Miller Nash LLP. One that proved to be […]
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
