Another opportunity for educational improvements
Builders are keeping busy constructing a replacement for Walnut Grove Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington.
Studying the classics at a university campus
At first glance, a new $34 million building at the University of Portland doesn’t stand out from nearby structures that are well over a century old. School officials and the building’s architects consider that a success.
Building Diversity awards celebrates industry leaders
The Daily Journal of Commerce held its third annual Building Diversity awards and education program Thursday to celebrate and examine diversity, equity and inclusion within the local building industry.
Panelists discuss opportunities within growing community
The Daily Journal of Commerce held a Builder Breakfast event on Thursday focused Reed’s Crossing, a 463-acre master-planned community in south Hillsboro.
Photos: Convention Center hotel work on schedule
After two and a half years of work, Mortenson Construction is exactly where it wants to be with one of the most prominent projects under way in Portland.
A night for Reader Rankings recognition
Professionals representing many firms within the building industry turned out for the Daily Journal of Commerce’s first Reader Rankings event on Wednesday.
Affordable housing construction keeping crews busy
Several months after installation of a massive dry well, construction of the Argyle Street Apartments is in one of its busiest stages.
Builders making headway on school project
A new East Gresham Elementary School building is nearing completion as the original building undergoes demolition.
Hundreds more hotel rooms on the horizon
A design-build contractor is quickly constructing a 15-story structure on a quarter-block in Portland's West End.
Photos: Group reaches out to the next generation
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. last week held its annual career fair to introduce girls and women to opportunities available in the skilled trades.
Building industry’s best honored at TopProjects
The region's best building projects were honored during the 91ÊÓÆµ's annual TopProjects awards Thursday at the Oregon Convention Center.
Building a solid foundation for learning
Crews in Vancouver, Washington, are working to construct a replacement elementary school.
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 — 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



















