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Design advice requested for cross-laminated timber project
A proposal to build in Old Town a five-story office building with cross-laminated timber will go before the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission for design advice.
Moving forward with structural innovation
Despite a material failure during construction of a project at Oregon State University, many parties aren鈥檛 shying away from cross-laminated timber.
Photos: Inside First Tech’s new CLT office building
First Tech Federal Credit Union's new Hillsboro office building was constructed using cross-laminated timber.
‘Distinctive workplace’ arrives in Hillsboro
First Tech Credit Union is moving into a 156,000-square-foot structure touted as the largest cross-laminated timber building in the U.S.
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.
Collapse at Oregon State project trouble for CLT industry
When Oregon State University leaders decided in 2014 it was time to replace the aging home of its forestry school, they wanted more than a new building. They wanted a statement.
Framework project fizzles; parties hope for restart
Citing skyrocketing labor costs, inflation and fluctuations in the tax credit market, Portland developer project^ on Monday announced the postponement of Framework, a proposed 12-story mixed-use tower for the Pearl District.
Another building being squeezed into hot spot
Key Development is following up Yard at the Burnside Bridge's east end with a five-story, mixed-use building featuring cross-laminated timber.
Architecture firm taking ‘wood to the next level’
Next year, architecture firm Hacker will move into a new space of its own design 鈥� a six-story, cross-laminated-timber building in Portland鈥檚 Central Eastside.
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.
Highly anticipated project receives more hype
Construction of the tallest wood-framed commercial building in the United States is poised to start in Portland in the near future, and Mayor Ted Wheeler took to the podium Thursday to tout that fact.
Updated: CLT subfloor collapses during work at OSU
A section of subflooring failed last week during construction of the $79.5 million new Peavy Hall at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
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
