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Multifamily property owners reassess their positions
After modest nonpayment by tenants in April, landlords in the Portland-metro area are bracing for a potentially tough month.
OP-ED: From upside down to right side up? Reinventing how business is done
Now more than ever, demonstrating how we care is fundamental to building a resilient workplace culture.
A different world, a different perspective
With building occupants鈥� health more important than ever, design industry professionals have ideas about potential changes.
Noble purpose found for firm’s 3-D printer
During the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers are using 3-D printers to produce different kinds of personal protective equipment. Now the architecture community is joining the effort.
OP-ED: COVID-19 impacts on the Portland real estate market
A speedy and sustained recovery will require the cooperation, creativity and flexibility of landlords, tenants, lenders, and state and local governmental agencies.
Pandemic takes toll on residential real estate market
Pending home sales fell in the Portland-metro area in March as the coronavirus pandemic took hold, according to data from real estate listing service RMLS.
OP-ED: Can (or should) my project continue during the shutdown?
It is a good time to revisit the considerations that all project participants should keep in mind when deciding whether to continue a project or start one.
Officials starting to check out Oregon workplaces
Oregon OSHA is set to begin conducting spot checks of workplaces to verify compliance with state-mandated coronavirus safety measures.
Health care projects receiving high priority
Regulators have streamlined the permitting process for structures that could become vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Road funding takes hit from drop in driving due to stay-at-home orders
The longer motorists remain off the roads, the harder it will be for states to afford repairs in the months and years ahead.
OP-ED: To continue construction, companies must commit to safety
The construction industry has long had an unwavering commitment to the safety and health of every worker. It鈥檚 vital that companies do their part to push for additional safety measures.
Project team strategizes to meet schedule
The location of mass-timber materials relatively nearby has benefited construction of a public facility in Oregon City.
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
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
