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PSU building expansion on track
After a decade of planning, the $45 million renovation and expansion of Portland State University鈥檚 Peter W. Stott Center is almost ready to roll.
Contractor sought for Portland sewer project
The city of Portland will spend $4 million to repair or replace 8,000 linear feet of failing sewer pipe in its Northwest section.
Biogas conversion facility planned in Portland
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services has hired an engineer to design a facility that will convert methane biogas produced by the city鈥檚 Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant into vehicle fuel.
City project exceeds budget; ‘red flags’ pop up
An independent auditor hired to investigate budget overages during construction of an employee building at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant found no evidence of illegal practices, according to Portland Commissioner Nick Fish.
Stream project planned in Southwest Portland
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services will soon seek a contractor for a planned stream restoration project in Southwest Portland.
City projects on tap to reduce polluted runoff entering creeks
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is wrapping up design of concurrent projects on two Southwest Portland streets to convert ditches into swales.
‘Street of Green’ growing in Portland
A Milwaukie architect is working to create a subdivision with environmentally friendly houses.
Planters being designed for green street project
A Bureau of Environmental Services green street project in Northwest Portland calls for installing stormwater planters designed to filter runoff from nearby industrial areas.
First section of waterfront path wrapping up
Major construction on the first segment of the planned South Waterfront Greenway is scheduled to finish this month, in anticipation of the pedestrian and bicycle path opening next spring.
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
