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Jun 13, 2012

What’s so great about Canstruction?

What鈥檚 the point of highlighting Canstruction and Sand in the City? Clearly they are great programs that provide a tremendous benefit to our community, but the same can be said for numerous groups and causes around town. So then why, in a time of limited philanthropic funds, should the A/E/C community come out in force to support these efforts? Well, if you鈥檝e ever had the pleasure of competin[...]

Jun 7, 2012

The energy benefits of Passive House

The Passive House concept represents today's highest energy standard. Widespread application of the Passive House design would have a dramatic impact on energy conservation. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that buildings are responsible for 48 percent of greenhouse gas emissions annually, and 76 percent of all electricity generated by U.S. power plants goes to supply the[...]

Jun 1, 2012

Portland’s emergency center will be ‘mission critical,’ but what does that mean?

Portland's Emergency Coordination Center, under construction as of today, is a 鈥渕ission critical" building, which sounds really serious. Here's what it means.

May 31, 2012

What you didn’t know about porta-potties

This week I put together a story on the business of porta-potty providers. My interest in the trade was spurred by the thought that portable toilets are required on every […]

May 30, 2012

The best 4 brownfield cleanups in Oregon

Yes, there is an award for everything nowadays - even brownfields. Four awards will be given at this year's Oregon Brownfields Conference in Salem to recognize the redevelopment of worthless pits into blooming job hubs.

May 29, 2012

Construction under way on MLK Jr. Blvd. Gateway and Heritage Markers project

Construction began last month on the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Gateway and Heritage Markers project. Four, 20-foot-tall illuminated markers will be erected on the grassy island where Northeast Grand Avenue turns into Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

May 25, 2012

Italian deli Cheryl’s to open in Portland’s West End

In advance of the business's opening, a sign for Italian deli Cheryl's is being hooked up to electricity in Portland's West End.

May 24, 2012

Reprographers: a dying industry in transition

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to revisit the subject via a feature on the business of local reprographers and how they are responding to the digital systems (online plan rooms, digital files, electronic invitations to bid) that are taking the place of paper. While I think the meat and potatoes of that story were right on the money, the headline I suggested for Wednesday鈥檚 feature may [...]

May 23, 2012

Photos: Construction of Oregon rail museum

General contractor Lorentz Bruun began work on the Hennebery Eddy-designed Oregon Rail Heritage Center in November and expect to be finished in July.

May 21, 2012

Photos: Kids use construction equipment on Dozer Day

Nutter Foundation held its annual Dozer Day event over the weekend. The two-day event gives kids the chance to learn about various pieces of heavy equipment while benefiting local children’s […]

May 21, 2012

Oregon’s most historic building – except for the roof

In the mid 1800s, John McLoughlin made a ton of money working for the Hudson's Bay Company and built a house in Oregon City, where he helped starving immigrants arriving into the region via the Oregon Trail. His home still exists today, but not like it once was. In fact, the McLoughlin House now has one of the most historically inaccurate roofs in Oregon.

May 18, 2012

Dragon boat racing is harder than you think

Last week, I had the opportunity to venture out onto the Willamette with the Fire Breathing Blowfish, a local dragon boat team.



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