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Affordable housing, construction training unite
A developer is partnering with a pre-apprenticeship program to bring workforce training to an affordable housing development in Northeast Portland.
Four-story project under way in Lake Oswego
A ground-breaking ceremony was held last week to mark the start of construction on Beacon Lake Oswego 鈥� a four-story mixed-use commercial building in downtown Lake Oswego.
Photos: Building an investment in education
Concrete crews last week poured the first set of tilt-up panels for a new elementary school in Gresham.
Photos: Heavy timber mixed-use building arrives
Crews are wrapping up work on a new four-story mixed-use building in Portland鈥檚 Boise neighborhood.
Photos: New Troutdale school celebrated
The Reynolds School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at its new Troutdale Elementary School in Troutdale to celebrate completion of the $24 million project. Designed by BLRB Architects […]
Workforce development starts early
The Educator Externship program connects construction professionals with educators able to inform students of employment opportunities in the trades.
In construction, drone use is taking off
New regulations governing commercial use of unmanned aerial systems have let to increased usage, especially in the construction industry.
On the verge of greater vibrancy in the Pearl
Innovative Housing Inc. last week celebrated crews topping out its 12-story affordable housing project at Northwest 14th Avenue and Raleigh Street with the announcement of the building鈥檚 name: 鈥淰ibrant!鈥�
Towne Storage building fetches record price
Portland鈥檚 Towne Storage building last month traded for $62.75 million, according to Multnomah County records.
Photos: Pearl District affordable apartments on the rise
Crews with Bremik Construction and Van Lom Concrete last week poured the ninth-floor post-tensioned concrete deck for an affordable housing building in the Pearl District.
Photos: Design gallery opens in NW Portland
RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) has opened a new 46,000-square-foot home furnishings and decor space in Northwest Portland.
Learning environments get defensive
Many school districts in the Portland-metro area are being proactive in their approaches to campus safety.
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
