Regional groups honor outstanding concrete efforts
The Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association and the Oregon chapter of the American Concrete Institute recently conferred their annual awards on 19 projects.
Another way to combat climate change
Two design specialists at ZGF Architects have devised a digital tool that analyzes proposed concrete mixtures for their carbon footprint and performs a life-cycle assessment based on data provided.
Exceptional concrete work recognized during awards event
Winning projects in 18 categories were celebrated recently during the 39th annual Excellence in Concrete Awards banquet at the Salem Convention Center.
Photos: Work progresses under public eye at PDX
Portland International Airport is in the midst of a series of large construction projects dubbed PDX Next that will see a host of renovations and new construction over the next […]
VIDEO: Courthouse project taking shape
The new Multnomah County Courthouse project is steadily climbing, floor by floor, as general contractor Hoffman Construction works on the planned $315 million, 17-story replacement for the existing courthouse on […]
Material differences: CLT becomes divisive
A British architect and an American structural engineer recently shared with the 91ÊÓÆµ why they have opposing opinions about cross-laminated timber.
Excellence in Concrete award winners announced
The building industry gathered in Salem recently to honor some of the most outstanding concrete work for projects completed in Oregon and Southwest Washington within the past two years.
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
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