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Contractor backlog reaches nine months
Contractor backlog rose to 9.1 months in may, driven by nationwide data center investments, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors.
Portland garden project receives national honor
The national American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently honored the Portland Japanese Garden鈥檚 Cultural Crossing project with its Award of Excellence.
Portland office project receives a green stamp
Living Building Challenge petal certification recently was achieved for a tenant improvement to suit Mahlum Architects in the Central Eastside.
A call for designs that provide Portland a more equitable future
A panel discussion during Sustainable Building Week focused on how the design community can help achieve greater equity in new projects.
Portland firm receives award for project in Michigan
Local architecture firm William/Kaven recently received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects鈥� Michigan chapter for a home project completed last year.
Architecture and engineering employment continues to surge
A decade past a devastating recession that halted construction projects around the country, local architecture firms are hitting something of a peak.
Opsis Architecture project receives AIA honor
The American Institute of Architects has named the Oregon Zoo鈥檚 Education Center one of its COTE Top Ten award winners for 2019.
On a path to total carbon neutrality
Architecture firms now following the 2030 Commitment are in some ways changing how they do business.
Two design firms produce a fruitful blend
Soderstrom Architects has capitalized on an opportunity to expand its range by adding Ferar Studio, which has winery and distillery design expertise.
Portland firm achieves green design milestone
In 2018, Green Hammer became one of just 10 design firms in the United States to meet 2030 Commitment standards.
Five questions for Hennebery Eddy Architects’ Alan Osborne
A Hennebery Eddy Architects vice president recently spoke about the firm receiving a high honor from the American Institute of Architects Northwest and Pacific Region.
Planning under way for first Sustainable Building Week
The inaugural Sustainable Building Week, planned for this fall, was born out of organizers鈥� desire to restore Portland鈥檚 reputation as a green industry leader.
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
