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Hales pushing for greater use of deconstruction
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will hear a proposal to require deconstruction for some structures.
Deconstruction grants still up for grabs
The city of Portland has around $25,000 remaining in grant money available to people interested in deconstructing their home.
Builders’ machines still being targeted
Health officials and environmental advocates are continuing to fight pollution caused by diesel-powered construction equipment.
Environmental ‘State of the State’ event on tap
The Northwest Environmental Business Council and the Air & Waste Management Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter will host an environmental 鈥淪tate of the State鈥� event on Jan. 19.
From trash to building blocks
A Portland-based business is gearing up to mass-produce a building material consisting of a mix of 80 percent ground-up post-consumer polystyrene and 15 percent cement.
Office building planned near Union Station
A nine-story office building is poised to rise in the Pearl District now that an agreement has been reached for the sale of a 0.80-acre vacant lot from the PDC to Williams & Dame Development.
Fore! Industrial park on its way
Plans are moving forward to redevelop 138 acres into a mix of industrial space and open space.
OP-ED: Don’t discount a No Further Action Letter
For those familiar with commercial real estate deals, it is well-known that buyers and lenders want to see a No Further Action Letter (NFA) when dealing with property that has […]
Opportunities in brownfields
Industry professionals are seeing an increase in private efforts to clean up and develop contaminated sites.
Building a treasure atop trash
A project to create a Buddhist retreat on top of an old landfill came with environmental challenges.
Park expansion plans
Mountain West Investment Corp., as part of the Pringle Square project, has entered into a multilayered purchase and sale agreement with the city of Salem.
Underground storage tanks: a hidden threat
Contractors who discover tanks are being reminded to stop work and contact appropriate agencies.
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
