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Architecture Billings Index increases in November
The AIA's Architecture Billing Index - a comparison of monthly billing trends in the architecture industry - increased in November, marking only the second month the index has increased since the beginning of 2008.
Construction jobs increase
Oregon's construction industry is on a two-month upswing, but contractors are still skeptical that a true turnaround is under way.
Portland architects still struggling
The Architectural Billings Index last month reached its highest point in two years, but Portland architects say available work is still limited. Larger firms are sustaining themselves with higher education and institutional jobs, while smaller firms are pursuing site plans and storefront renovations.
Architects see increase in projects
Although a leading measure of architectural work fell to its lowest level since last summer, local firms say they're actually seeing a small increase in work.
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
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- 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
