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Uptown Tower renovated
An extensive renovation of the Uptown Tower is now under way at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and West Burnside Street. The eight-story, 72-unit affordable housing building will receive a new eco-roof, siding, windows, paint, entry canopies, exterior finishes and sidewalk upgrades.
Block Kids shapes future face of construction industry
The Oregon City school recently served as the site of Block Kids for 2011. The annual event, sponsored by The National Association of Women in Construction Chapter No. 54, is designed to encourage young people to consider pursuing careers in construction.
PDX deicing project for the Port of Portland
The Port of Portland deicing system enhancement project at the Portland International Airport is designed to protect water quality in the Columbia Slough. Anti-icing and deicing materials used on runways during cold weather will be captured and then piped to storage tanks and a treatment plant at the west end of the airport.
Ground Kontrol renovation photos
Ground Kontrol, a classic arcade in Northwest Portland, is set to reopen after a three-month renovation.
Office building rising in the Pearl District
Nearly two-thirds of the Overton Pearl, a five-story office building in Portland's Pearl District, will house the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Wells Fargo tower gets inspection and cleaning
The 41-story Wells Fargo tower is being cleaned and inspected for water intrusion. The work should be completed in a few weeks.
Army Corps transports gate sections for dam
The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday rolled out two giant steel gate sections that are part of project to upgrade The Dalles dam navigation lock.
Oregon Convention Center lighting replacement photos
The new lighting at the Oregon Convention Center is 90 percent more efficient than the previous system, but provide at least the same amount of light.
Miracles Club Apartments to finish in summer
The five-story Miracles Club Apartments in Northeast Portland will provide 40 apartments for individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction who have been sober for at least 18 months.
Mixed-use development in Southeast Portland taking shape
The four-story Move the House Apartments complex in Southeast Portland will have ground-level retail space and three stories of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Old fire truck used for cleaning, testing
An old pumper truck, which was built for fire department work in Cornelius in 1973, is now used to pump water at 200 pounds per square inch through standpipes to test for leaks and clean them out. Basic Fire Protection performs cleaning and testing for approximately two buildings per week.
Grain silo lands on North Portland brewery
The Lompoc Fifth Quadrant Brewery in North Portland will use a silo to hold up to 60,000 pounds of base malt and increase its beer production capabilities. The unit was installed on the roof because the interior lacked sufficient space. Adaptive Development is the general contractor for the project.
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- $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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
