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Bamboo enthusiast grows his Portland business
Mike Pullen touts bamboo as a versatile building material used for items such as panels and flooring in the building industry, as well as smaller items like suitcases and pens.
EPA rule worries Oregon timber industry
An Environmental Protection Agency rule regulating biomass facilities could affect the way the timber industry disposes of waste wood. Most Oregon timber facilities burn unused wood and convert it into energy, much like biomass. Timber businesses say added regulations and expenses could hurt the bottom line and result in job losses.
What if PVC could be gone in a year…
At today’s keynote speech for the Living Future conference, Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council noted that between all of the architects, engineers and contractors in the […]
What if PVC could be gone in a year…
At today’s keynote speech for the Living Future conference, Jason McLennan, CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council noted that between all of the architects, engineers and contractors in the […]
Building blocks use recycled wood
Faswall, made by Philomath-based ShelterWorks, acts like concrete blocks but is made mostly of chipped wood and a little cement. The blocks cost a little more than traditional wood framing, but they offer environmental benefits of using recycled materials and some sound-softening qualities.
Lumber costs rise in Oregon
With home prices holding steady and lumber prices increasing, builders are struggling to turn profits on homes they're selling.
Prices rise for construction materials
Construction material prices continue to increase, rising 1.3 percent last month, according to federal Labor Department statistics.
Prices rise for some key building materials
Prices of some key building materials have been on the rise, according to federal data released this week, as one analyst called the numbers “a warning shot” to would-be developers. […]
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
