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McMinnville women inspire homebuilding movement
Three McMinnville women 鈥� all widowed mothers of adult children with developmental disabilities 鈥� have laid the foundation for what many think could be a new movement in the way houses are built.
Vancouver hospital at center of study for energy reduction
A federally funded study released recently focused on the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash., in order to determine better ways for hospitals to reduce energy consumption.
Students learn techniques on Green Jobs Mentoring Day
Students participated in mock energy audits as part of a Green Jobs Mentoring Day, which connected students from the Portland YouthBuilders program with contractors, workers and energy auditors to learn about jobs in green building and energy efficiency.
Grant to boost OSU’s energy-efficiency assessment program
The Energy Efficiency Center at Oregon State University has conducted energy assessments of industrial sites for 25 years and will soon double its efforts thanks to a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
PGE offers to periodically dim businesses’ lights for energy savings
Portland General Electric last week announced a program for business customers that will automatically reduce a facility鈥檚 energy use during peak times 鈥� mainly during extremely hot or cold days.
Kitzhaber signs Cool Schools legislation
As many as 43 schools will receive energy-efficiency upgrades this summer, funded by a program officially kicked off today when Gov. John Kitzhaber signed into law his 鈥淐ool Schools鈥� legislation. 鈥淐ool Schools is a triple-win for Oregon,鈥� said Governor Kitzhaber in a statement about the legislation. 鈥淭he program will bring family-wage jobs, cost savings, and better learning environments [...]
Building managers bet on green for competitive edge
Last year, 100 goats were brought to the AmberGlen corporate campus in Beaverton to chomp down on blackberry bushes. The animals provided a way to reduce invasive species without using […]
Historic review slowed Vestas’ Meier & Frank project
The $65 million project to upgrade the former Meier & Frank warehouse in the Pearl District is on track to be completed by this time next year. But the building鈥檚 listing on the National Register of Historic Places has created challenges for the team targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification for the 185,000-square-foot renovation and expansion project.
Energy-efficiency remodel program expanding
A pilot program that provides low-interest loans for homeowners looking to upgrade their homes鈥� energy-efficiency is on track to expand throughout the state this year.
Future Energy Conference addresses building energy reduction
The Future Energy Conference at the Oregon Convention Center on Tuesday featured Portland building industry professionals speaking about how tenant behavior will influence design in the years ahead.
Legislators work on $150M plan for green retrofits in schools
Amid a budget crunch, Oregon public schools are facing across-the-board funding cuts for programs and staff. But there may be some good news for schools this legislative session 鈥� money for green retrofits.
Home Depot partners with lab for energy study
Scientists have teamed up with Home Depot construction officials as part of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Commercial Building Partnership program. The goal is to help companies exceed energy savings.
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
