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An exercise in team building
The team behind the Center for Health & Healing South project is tapping into integrated project delivery to save time and money on the Oregon Health & Science University project in Portland's South Waterfront.
Design Commission: planned hotel ‘too dark’
A 20-story hotel proposed for downtown Portland was criticized for being 鈥渢oo dark鈥� at a Portland Design Commission hearing on Thursday.
20-story hotel not ready, design commission says
The design for a 230-foot-tall hotel and an adjoining three-story building to replace the 110-year-old Hotel Albion will have to come back before the Portland Design Commission.
Photos: Inside Daimler’s Swan Island headquarters
Substantial work is complete on Daimler Trucks North America鈥檚 new corporate headquarters building on Swan Island in Portland, a $150 million project that has been under construction for nearly two years.
Anticipating a green light for new tower
The design of a proposed 15-story apartment building is on track to gain the Portland Design Commission's approval.
Demolition of Oregonian Publishing buildings proposed
Urban Renaissance Group is proposing to demolish buildings near Southwest 17th Avenue and Yamhill Street and redevelop the two parcels.
244-unit Pearl District project to receive design advice
Plans for a 244-unit residential tower in the Pearl District, at Northwest 14th Avenue and Glisan Street, are scheduled to receive a design advice hearing on March 17.
Crafting a new formula for senior housing
Baby boomers' preferences are influencing firms' approaches to retirement community projects.
Builder’s Choice: Ankrom Moisan Architects
Tenth & Belmont and Riverplace Parcel 3 top Ankrom Moisan's current work featured in this week's Builder's Choice.
Downtown demolition plans resisted
The Albion Hotel and the Ancient Order of United Workmen Temple building have sat mostly vacant for decades, but a proposal to replace them with new structures is getting plenty of pushback.
McMenamins tackling Tacoma redevelopment
McMenamins has big plans to revitalize a former Elks lodge in Tacoma, Wash.
‘Loophole’ leaves older buildings at risk
Preservationists say it's too easy for owners to demolish historic buildings without public input.
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
