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Education 鈥� 3rd place: Franklin High School Modernization
Franklin High School was built in the heart of Southeast Portland in 1915. The school was extensively remodeled in the 1980s, but eventually ended up in need of upgrades and […]
From exodus comes genesis
Three principals have left DOWA-IBI Group to form a new Portland firm: BRIC Architecture.
Public invited to weigh in on plans to improve Tigard schools
Tigard residents and parents of students at James Templeton Elementary and Twality Middle schools will have a chance to voice their opinions about major renovations planned at both.
Moving ahead by honoring the past
Community input is driving the $112 million Franklin High School modernization that is on schedule to wrap up next summer.
Transitions: DOWA-IBI Group eyeing the future
DOWA-IBI Group celebrated 30 years in business by bringing on new leadership to replace a principal preparing to retire and steer the firm toward the future.
Portland school’s statue on the move
Recently, a 110-ton, sandstone statue of Benjamin Franklin was moved from a Portland high school temporarily and then returned as part of a bond-funded project to renovate 150,000 square feet.
Licensure forum kicks off new AIA series
Designer Melissa March of the DOWA-IBI Group organized the first event -- a forum designed to encourage a discussion about the importance of licensure -- in AIA Portland's new "Square Table" series.
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
