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Reconstructing a Belluschi home
MCM Construction in Portland, Oregon, will reconstruct a home design by famed architect Pietro Belluschi at the Marylhurst University campus.
Hideous or graceful? Union County split over wind turbines
An Eastern Oregon community is divided over a proposed wind development in the Grande Ronde Valley. Proponents say the wind farm could bring jobs and money to the struggling community, but a vocal group of residents say wind farms are unsightly, loud and ruinous to the landscape and wildlife.
Oregon students present design proposals
High school students in the ACE Mentor Program presented their design proposals for a library, a fire station and a public park. Students received help with their projects from mentors in engineering and architecture fields.
Robotics camp
Students from 10 Portland-area high schools participated in a robotics camp at the Portland Community College Sylvania campus, where they got to use the school's machines and work room to build robots for a future robotics competition.
Troutdale Centennial Arch
Workers placed a 60-foot-long arch in downtown Troutdale to mark the city's centennial. The arch rests on two basalt stone-clas piers created by Michael Byrne and is adorned with sculptured bronze salmon donated by local artist Rip Caswell. The public-private team responsible for the project includes general contractor Bremik Construction, Columbia Wire & Iron, the Troutdale Historical
Students take bridge tour for Engineers Week
Bridge tour guide Sharon Wood Wortman took a group of high school students on a tour of Portland's bridges as a part of National Engineers Week.
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
