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Handling a Portland icon with care
The Portland Building, which houses more than 1,300 city employees in dozens of agencies, is one of the most iconic buildings in the City of Roses. But it also has proven to be one of the most trouble-prone.
Auditor issues Portland Building project report
The scope of the impending Portland Building project could narrow as it progresses, according to city Auditor Mary Hull Caballero, who recently released the results of her first planned audit of the ongoing effort to reconstruct the maligned structure.
City Council aids Portland Building relocation effort
The Portland City Council on Wednesday took action to expedite the work to secure temporary space for the 1,300 employees who will be displaced during a major project to renovate the city鈥檚 administrative hub.
Bidders sought for project to move data from Portland Building
The Portland City Council on Wednesday authorized competitive solicitation for $9.7 million in data center relocation services tied to the Portland Building renovation project.
Local firms chosen for Portland Building project
The city intends to award and negotiate the contract for the $195 million renovation of the Portland Building with general contractor Howard S. Wright and architecture firm DLR Group.
Developer chosen to build hotel in Vancouver, Wash.
Vesta Hospitality President and CEO Rick Takach Jr. said his company plans to build a 150-room AC Hotel by Marriott.
Unique approach aiding Beaverton school projects
An innovative and cost-efficient prototype is being used to design several elementary schools in Beaverton.
Rethinking a youth correctional facility
DLR Group鈥檚 Portland office has nearly finished design work to restructure the MacLaren youth correctional facility.
Scrambling for experienced architects
In Portland, firms are dealing with high demand and short supply of experienced architects.
Mark Ludtka joins DLR Group
DLR Group has hired Mark Ludtka to lead the firm’s Pacific Northwest workplace studio. Ludtka has more than 30 years of experience in planning and design, and has worked on […]
Report: State juvenile rehab facilities need work totaling $100M
The Oregon Youth Authority鈥檚 10 juvenile correctional facilities reportedly require approximately $100 million worth of maintenance, renovations and upgrades for better rehabilitation of young offenders.
DLR Group lands top spot on Architect Magazine鈥檚 top 50 list
Architecture firm DLR Group has landed the top spot on Architecture Magazine鈥檚 top 50 list.. The firm was started in Nebraska but has had an office in Portland for 26 years.
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
