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Portland Streetcar Broadway line resurrected
When you’re stuck in traffic on Broadway, as I was the other day, you have time to think about the past as well as the future. I’m not saying I […]
What if PVC could be gone in a year…
At today’s keynote speech for the Living Future conference, Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council noted that between all of the architects, engineers and contractors in the […]
Update on Centennial Mills redevelopment project
I wanted to take some time out today to give an update on the Centennial Mills redevelopment project. I had the pleasure of speaking with Shaheen Sadeghi, founder of LAB […]
My travel footprint
In a few hours I'll be boarding an Amtrak train to Seattle for the Living Futures Unconference. Conference organizers have asked attendees to consider their carbon footprint in choosing travel options for the conference. It turns out, I've made a pretty decent choice.
Next stop, Living Future
I will be braving the Amtrak train Wednesday evening to attend the Living Future Unconference for Deep Green Professionals in Seattle. Join me, won't you?
Apps for architects
Architectural Record has compiled a handy list of smart phone applications for architects. Apps are often difficult to find, as they fall under several different categories in the iTunes app […]
What D is BIM?
Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is typically defined as a way to represent and generate building data, often using 3D models. The Associated General Contractors, however, defines it as “an […]
Union Station roof: Not what you think
The red roof on Portland’s historic Union Station helps make the building a local landmark. Everyone recognizes the trademark terra cotta tiles. Or so they think. The tiles are actually […]
Where in the world is ReVolt?
Yesterday I wrote a news brief on ReVolt Technology, a battery company with aspirations for the electric vehicle industry that received $5 million from the Department of Energy to expand its facilities in Oregon. But a few people (this reporter included) are having trouble tracking down the company's Portland office.
Dump your Flash site
The buzz on the Web today is Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ thoughts on Flash. Not surprisingly, they’re not good ones. Flash, made by Adobe, is used for animation and interactivity […]
Soldering future careers
For a first solder, it’s not so bad. Of course, I had the help of some skilled tradeswomen with the Plumbers and Steamfitters local 290 helping me. Giving a confidence […]
Portland a top thirstiest city?
For the record, Jennie Day-Burget is not thirsty. She’s not happy either. Day-Burget, the Portland Water Bureau‘s blogger and social media chief is fighting back against a Forbes.com article declaring […]
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
