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Oregon buildings, firms land on national awards list
Portland projects and firms were well-represented at the recent 2021 American Architecture Awards.
Building Blocks: Nestucca Valley K-8 school
A full remodel of an existing elementary school in Cloverdale is nearly done. A 40,745-square-foot addition will allow the school moving forward to serve students in grades K-8.
A design firm’s new space for a new world
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced a tenant improvement for DLR Group as it prepares to move across downtown Portland.
Builders making headway on school project
A new East Gresham Elementary School building is nearing completion as the original building undergoes demolition.
Local firm planning to build one hotel, buy another
Construction will begin next month on a seven-story AC Hotel by Marriott on the Vancouver riverfront.
Audit: Portland Building project deficiencies found
An audit of the Portland Building rehabilitation project found a lack of transparency in the project鈥檚 budget amid a 10 percent cost increase.
One design, four new schools
Crews are building William Walker Elementary in Beaverton with the same plans used previously for three other schools.
DLR Group interior design efforts honored
Marriott International has recognized national design firm DLR Group as the best interior design firm of 2018 for its work with the hospitality giant.
Subcontractors needed for school expansion
The crown jewel of Greater Albany Public Schools鈥� $159 million capital bond is now entering the construction phase, and general contractor Gerding Builders is seeking sub-bids for all scopes of work.
Gresham elementary school on the rise
A new elementary school campus taking shape in Gresham is among four major bond-funded projects for the Gresham-Barlow School District.
Subcontractors sought for Hillsboro elementary school replacement
Hillsboro School District is planning a new two-story, 72,500-square foot elementary school.
CM-GC firm sought to take on Corvallis school work
The Corvallis School District is seeking bids from firms interested in performing construction manager-general contractor services for projects originating from a $199.9 million bond measure.
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
