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How to make building occupants greener
LEED certification and zero-energy consumption can be planned in the earliest stages of a project, but users of a building have the ultimate say in how much energy is going […]
High-speed rail, green energy projects could be slashed in budget deal
Federal departments stand to lose a combined $40 billion in budget reductions, according to a federal spending plan revealed today. The plan is the largest cut ever made to the […]
Berlin museum wins Mies van der Rohe architecture award
The Neues Museum in Berlin has been awarded the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, otherwise known as the Mies van der Rohe Award. The award recognizes architectural accomplishments in […]
How will a federal government shutdown affect you?
At this point, all signs in Washington point to a federal government shutdown after midnight tonight. There’s been much speculation about what the shutdown will do, from delaying tax refund […]
Four Oregon architects to be honored as AIA fellows
Four Oregon architects have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and will be honored at a ceremony next month. Joseph A. Collins, partner at ZGF […]
Paris's next landmark – a glass tower?
The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and 鈥� the Triangle Tower? A proposed design for a 40-story steel and glass tower by Swiss firm Herzog de Meuron could be […]
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
This week is Work-zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has no shortage of opinions. Built industry professionals can debate everything from hard-dollar vs. experience-based bidding, to the merits of using union labor, to the design for […]
The greenest grocery store in the world
Grist picked up this story today on the supposed “greenest grocery store in the world,” which is disappointingly not located in Portland, but in Dedham, Mass. The Whole Foods location […]
Odd construction work hours: Excuse me, could you stop hammering?
Construction does not usually fit into a 9-to-5 work day. Depending on the type of project or the location, the working hours can be quite varied. Here are some examples of recent job-site interruptions or conditions.
Obama emphasizes alternative fuel in energy speech
President Obama was slated to speak on reducing oil imports and increasing domestic energy production at Georgetown University this morning. In addition to a spiel about reducing dependence on foreign […]
Tracking Oregon's progress on green building targets
Earlier this week, I came across an entry on the Axium 411 blog that did a little data analysis on how local projects are keeping up with the green building […]
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
