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Construction continues on Rose Quarter apartment project
Construction continues on the Milano apartment project, which began in January. The 60-unit project in the Rose Quarter is designed by Ankrom Moisan and being built by LCG Pence.
New Blanchet House taking shape in Old Town
The new Blanchet House of Hospitality is rising quickly at Northwest Glisan Street and Third Avenue in Portland's Old Town district.
Here’s one way to spend spring break: with cement
Seven students in Portland Community College's Excellence in Trades Apprenticeship Program took part in a five-day workshop over the course of their spring break that combined classroom learning, site visits and hands-on training with members of Cement Masons Local 555.
Fire in downtown Portland caused by welding mishap
The renovation of a restaurant space in downtown Portland was set back today when a grease duct caught fire during a welding job.
Oregon building news: Voodoo cancels ‘P Palace,’ new colors for downtown ‘checkerboard building’
Good morning, construction fans. How’s your cold? (Yes, it’s going around). Anyway, here’s what’s up and what’s going up in Oregon. Bad Voodoo: Portland’s venerable doughnut shop has decided it […]
Award recipients honored during Associated Builders and Contractors event
The Associated Builders and Contractors' held its Construction Industry Summit March 16 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. During the summit, ABC honored contractors with awards during its Excellence In Awards Luncheon.
Photos: Balcony resurfacing in downtown Portland
Construction crews are working to resurface balconies and emergency ladders as well as completing other exterior renovations at the Lexington Apartments in downtown Portland.
Student safety video contest (and our choice for the winner!)
This is fun. A video safety contest for Oregon students is held every year by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. This year, 11 videos – shot like […]
Former stay-at-home mom builds a new life in local construction industry
It鈥檚 the final day of women in construction week, and we did our best to highlight some of the trends and challenges that impact the better sex when they break into the business of building. We also highlighted four women who are succeeding in Oregon鈥檚 construction world, knowing that there are a ton of success stories that we wouldn鈥檛 be able to cover.
More housing development going up, this time in Sunnyside
A fair amount of construction has been going on in Southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood, and it will likely continue into spring.
Ground broken for affordable housing project at Union Station
Officials tossed dirt Monday morning at the conclusion of a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase C of The Yards at Union Station.
Oregon construction news roundup: Apple in Prineville and a new park for Portland
Hello, Oregon builders and their admirers. Here's what's up and what's going up around the state.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
