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Report: Portland residential demolition ordinance a success
A Portland ordinance intended to minimize the spread of hazardous materials during residential building demolitions has been largely effective, according to a new city report.
Last quack for the Dirty Duck
Northwest Infrastructure is demolishing the Dirty Duck building for general contractor Fortis Construction, who will be building the Blanchet House of Hospitality homeless shelter on the site.
Photos: The Rebuilding Center deconstructs Portland building
About 85 percent of the materials from the deconstruction will be reclaimed for reuse, according to Shane Endicott, executive director of The ReBuilding Center.
Developer chooses deconstruction over demolition
Deconstruction is slower and costlier than demolition, but a developer who favors the method for its salvage factor says it's the "right thing to do."
Historic Vancouver Burgerville to meet the wrecking ball
One of downtown Vancouver, Wash.'s most notable icons will be demolished to make way for a new $16 million mixed-use development. The retro looking, walkup Burgerville location - the company's second location ever - that sits along East Mill Plain Boulevard in downtown Vancouver will be demolished as early as October.
Check it out – simulated bridge collapse!
Oregon State University civil engineers will create a simulated bridge failure that will mimic the one that caused the Interstate 35W failure in Minneapolis in 2007, OSU announced today. That […]
Check it out – simulated bridge collapse!
Oregon State University civil engineers will create a simulated bridge failure that will mimic the one that caused the Interstate 35W failure in Minneapolis in 2007, OSU announced today. That […]
Old Town building to be demolished
The Portland Development Commission announced today it is seeking bids for the demolition of the former Oregon Mountain Community building on Block 8 in Old Town.
Portland’s Satyricon club to be demolished
The Satyricon, a music club famous for hosting early performances of famous bands such as Nirvana and Elliott Smith, plans to close its doors for good in October. The nonprofit MacDonald Center plans to demolish it and build a homeless shelter in its place.
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
