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Nominations requested for Excellence in Concrete Awards
The Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association and the Oregon Chapter of the American Concrete Institute are accepting nominations for the annual Excellence in Concrete Awards until Feb. 1.
Local HVAC company named contractor of the year
Entek Corporation, a heating and cooling contractor with locations in Vancouver and Longview, Wash., in November won a leadership award from a national HVAC industry organization.
Engineer to be honored posthumously by public works association
Former Washington County Engineer Greg Miller next week will be honored for receiving the highest honor from the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association 鈥� the William A. Bowes Award. Miller was slated to receive the award at a banquet on Oct. 20, but passed away the day before after battling a serious illness.
Vestas wins accolade for new WindMade label
Vestas Wind Systems, which houses its North American headquarters in Portland, won praise today for its efforts in promoting products that are made using wind energy.
Minority business development takes the podium at MED Week
The Business Development Institute holds Minority Enterprise Development Week as part of its mission to provide education and training for minority business development in Oregon. Each year, MED Week features a morning of training sessions and mini workshops followed by a luncheon and the presentation of BDI鈥檚 Minority Enterprise Awards.
4 Pacific Northwest businesses named semifinalists in Cleantech Open competition
The third annual Pacific Northwest Awards Expo for the Cleantech Open is scheduled for Oct. 5. At the ceremony, finalists will be named for the national business competition. The event will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. Tickets cost $65. Following is a look at four of the region鈥檚 semifinalists.
NAIOP Oregon seeks submissions for first ever sustainability awards
The Oregon chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties is accepting for nominations for the organization鈥檚 first ever Sustainability Awards.
Pioneer Waterproofing honored for Port of Portland work
Pioneer Waterproofing was recently recognized by the International Concrete Repair Institute for its work on the Port of Portland鈥檚 Terminal 5 structural repair and corrosion project. Pioneer repaired more than 7,000 square feet of damaged concrete at the 159-acre terminal site over eight months, and the pier remained in service at all times.
3 Portland architecture firms make AIA magazine鈥檚 top 50
Three Portland firms were honored in a nation-wide list released in the magazine of the American Institute of Architects this month. ZGF Architects was ranked ninth on the list, SERA Architects is number 44 and SRG Partnership is number 50.
Photos: Oregon Building Congress awards
Attendees of the 2011 Oregon Building Congress Awards Banquet and ACE Academy Showcase and Fundraiser gathered at the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute in Portland on Tuesday.
Berlin museum wins Mies van der Rohe architecture award
The Neues Museum in Berlin has been awarded the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, otherwise known as the Mies van der Rohe Award. The award recognizes architectural accomplishments in […]
Troutdale Industrial Park wins national award
The Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park 鈥� a 700-acre site in Troutdale owned by the Port of Portland 鈥� has won the nation鈥檚 most prestigious brownfield redevelopment award.
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
