Photos: ‘Zany Maze’ under construction at Portland Children’s Museum
Zany Maze, a permanent outdoor exhibit currently under construction at Portland Children's Museum, is the first phase of the museum's $1.8 million Outdoor Adventure exhibit.
ACE Academy holding Holiday Open House
ACE Academy students will take a break from their busy schedule to show off some of their holiday-themed projects during a two-day open house at the school.
Construction waste management is a growing industry
A recent report focuses on how to improve construction site waste management.
Iraqi-OSU partnership would put $100M toward building, education in Iraq
Approximately $100 million is being invested in a partnership between Oregon State University and the Iraqi government to bring hundreds of engineers to Corvallis and possibly send Oregon contractors to work on major jobs in the Middle East.
Morrison Bridge opens pair of lanes in both directions
The Morrison Bridge, which was closed all summer, will open two lanes in each direction during December. Construction has been halted to allow for the lane openings, though it will resume during the first week of January.
Prep work under way for TriMet substation solar panels
Crews are installing racking for solar panels at TriMet’s south terminus substation and signal-communications building near Portland State University. The array will include 253 solar panels, which TriMet expects to […]
Homeless center being built at Satyricon’s former spot in Old Town
The seven-story Macdonald Center building, located on the site of the former West Hotel and Satyricon club in Portland's Old Town, is being built by Howard S. Wright from designs by LRS Architects.
TriMet’s solar panel project gets under way
TriMet starts today (Nov. 29) on installing 253 solar modules that will reap $3,680 in annual energy savings.
Photo: Sparks fly as crews replace water mains under Naito Parkway
The city of Portland is relocating and replacing its aging water mains as part of the Westside Header project.
7 things you may not know about the ‘structurally deficient’ Steel Bridge
The Steel Bridge was awash with protesters today, attempting to (among other things) raise awareness of its "structurally deficient" status. The bridge is old, but before we consign it to the dustbin of history, let's take a few moments to reflect on why the Steel Bridge is one of the neatest bridges in Bridgetown.
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
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- 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 — 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









