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Oregon buildings unprepared for major quake
Portland's skyline is full of buildings that would have to be demolished after a quake, and several of those buildings wouldn't even preserve human life through an event, experts say.
Engineer gives Haiti progress report
A team of more than 200 Haitian engineers and a team of engineers from Miyamoto International has performed assessments on over 50,000 structures in Haiti in the past five weeks.
Engineers say Haiti damage still widespread
Haiti's failed buildings have drawn a lot of attention since the Jan. 12 earthquake that hit the country. But engineers also are concerned about the effects the earthquake has had on the country's fragile roads, power lines and communication systems.
Earthquake in Oregon would be similar to Chile’s
An earthquake in Oregon would be "almost an exact replica" of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile in February, according an international structural engineer specializing in earthquakes. But since earthquakes happen so frequently in Chile and so seldom in Oregon, the damage in Oregon would be worse.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
