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Oregon housing production office opens
The new Housing Accountability and Production Office is intended to help boost housing supply and enforce laws supporting statewide development.
Oregon lawmakers repeal wildfire hazard map
The map imposed stricter building codes in high-risk areas. Legislators opposed it because of confusion and rural burdens.
New Portland building official on the way
Matt Rozzell has been selected to serve as the city of Portland鈥檚 new building official, beginning Dec. 22.
New building code scheduled to take effect in Portland
The city of Portland on Oct. 1 will adopt the new statewide Oregon Structural Specialty Code, which comes with new regulations regarding mass timber and much more.
Tall timber code changes nearing final approval
The International Code Council is on track to approve a series of code changes that could help spread the use of mass timber in high-rises.
Oregon building codes now cover mass timber
Oregon has issued new building codes for mass-timber construction, becoming the first state in the nation to provide an alternate path to regulating tall wood buildings.
Washington state to develop building codes for mass-timber construction
While Oregon developers seem to be taking more direct action when it comes to mass-timber building techniques, Washington lawmakers are also trying to leave their mark on the industry.
Natural disasters are targets of federal code changes
President Barack Obama has unveiled a package of building codes intended to safeguard against natural disasters, particularly those related to climate change.
Oregon solar code needs tweaking
A new building code would limit which parts a solar installer could use to attach solar panels to roofs. But the code doesn't sit well with anyone, not even the people who wrote it.
Living buildings get a test run in Clark County
Building and development codes in Clark County don't allow builders to meet the Living Building Challenge. For the next five years, the county will test these net-zero projects to see if codes should be changed to accommodate them.
Oregon reaches with new code
The Oregon Building Codes Division this month will begin developing the Oregon Reach Code, an optional building code that directs contractors to construct buildings significantly more energy efficient than under the present code.
New green construction code launched
A new set of green building codes were created Monday in Washington D.C. to give an easy approach for cities looking at green building regulations.
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
