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Form, function at heart of Forest Park Townhomes
Noel Johnson saw potential in a grass-strewn tract in Northwest Portland that was visible from the window of the first home he bought in Portland.
Supply crunch for mass timber
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity, and manufacturers are struggling to meet demand.
Oregon Conservation Center project completed
A recently completed renovation and expansion of The Nature Conservancy鈥檚 Oregon headquarters in Southeast Portland features material sourced from conservation areas.
Burnside bridgehead building boom continues
Cross-laminated timber is a key element in a new mixed-use building under construction in Northeast Portland.
Moving forward with structural innovation
Despite a material failure during construction of a project at Oregon State University, many parties aren鈥檛 shying away from cross-laminated timber.
Another building being squeezed into hot spot
Key Development is following up Yard at the Burnside Bridge's east end with a five-story, mixed-use building featuring cross-laminated timber.
Updated: CLT subfloor collapses during work at OSU
A section of subflooring failed last week during construction of the $79.5 million new Peavy Hall at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Missing catalyst: CLT still faces challenges
Stakeholders puzzle over what needs to come first for cross-laminated timber: supply or demand.
Oregon company鈥檚 CLT panels pass fire tests
Results from two recent tests of cross-laminated timber panels, for fire resistance and flame spread, show that the mass timber product is closer to gaining recognition as an acceptable building material
Material differences: CLT becomes divisive
A British architect and an American structural engineer recently shared with the 91视频 why they have opposing opinions about cross-laminated timber.
Photos: Cross-laminated timber installed on Portland project
Albina Yard, the first commercial building in the United States to use domestically fabricated cross-laminated timber as a structural element, is on the rise in North Portland.
Cross-laminated timber discussion on tap
Design and construction industry professionals next week will gather for a panel discussion about cross-laminated timber (CLT).
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
