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Building proposal found overwhelming
Portland鈥檚 Historic Landmarks Commission has suggested that revisions take place before the project team returns for another hearing.
Under wraps: inside The Canyons
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity in Portland, and one of the most visible hot spots is the intersection of North Williams Avenue and Fremont Street.
Portland architecture firm expanding its headquarters
A remodel of existing space and construction of a three-story addition will allow all Scott | Edwards Architecture employees to work at the same location.
Supply crunch for mass timber
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity, and manufacturers are struggling to meet demand.
Design Beyond Borders: San Francisco mixed-use building
A speculative 310,000-square-foot office building designed for property at Pier 70 will feature cross-laminated timber.
Construction crews navigating challenges in Central Eastside
In Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside Industrial District, construction of a six-story mixed-use building is progressing quickly.
Two schools, one building and a lot of wood
In Vancouver, Washington, cross-laminated timber will be highly visible in a new campus due to be completed next year.
Seismic strength critical for new Beaverton facility
The new Beaverton Public Safety Center now under construction is expected to be able to withstand a sizable quake and continue operating thereafter.
Oregon Conservation Center project completed
A recently completed renovation and expansion of The Nature Conservancy鈥檚 Oregon headquarters in Southeast Portland features material sourced from conservation areas.
Efficient construction process moving along
A mixed-use building coming together in the Central Eastside Industrial District will have substantial mass timber.
Upcoming event to showcase cross-laminated timber projects
The Portland Critical Mass Timber Meetup group is preparing to shine the spotlight on a couple of prominent projects in Portland.
Burnside bridgehead building boom continues
Cross-laminated timber is a key element in a new mixed-use building under construction in Northeast Portland.
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
