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Innovation to help builders do more with less
One of the ways the construction industry is addressing a lack of skilled labor is by turning to prefabrication.
Affordable housing will serve Native Americans
A 59-unit housing project in the Cully neighborhood is being built to serve the region's Native American population.
Nonprofit’s affordable housing projects on track
Ground is set to be broken later this year on both a four-story, 44-unit building in Beaverton, and a four-story, 48-unit building in Tigard.
Vote paves way for affordable housing project
The Portland City Council on Thursday denied an appeal of the Historic Landmarks Commission鈥檚 approval of plans for a 148-unit affordable housing project in the Alphabet District.
Portland City Council to hear appeal of project’s approval
Northwest Housing Alternatives鈥� proposed 148-unit affordable housing project in the Alphabet District doesn鈥檛 quite have the green light for construction yet.
Affordable housing project still in limbo
Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission next month will resume its discussion on a 148-unit proposal for the Alphabet Historic District.
Constructing community connections
Crews are building in Lents affordable housing inspired by a legendary singer and projects of a bygone era.
Challenges of mixing old and new
An affordable housing project that includes plans to renovate the existing Buck-Prager Building is set to return before Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission for design review.
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.
Eliot project beckons ex-residents to return
The Beatrice Morrow, a mixed-use project rising in Northeast Portland, stands out for its commitment to the African-American community.
Building community, bridging gaps
Carleton Hart Architecture, as it states on its website, 鈥渇ocuses on projects that are community-based and people-oriented.鈥� Certainly, the Dorothy Lemelson House project fits the bill.
Students find their voices through urban design
A Portland after-school program offers teens an introduction to architecture.
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
