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Can a Portland agency save us from near-certain doom?
Portland鈥檚 Office of Emergency Management has a Basic Emergency Operations Plan to coordinate the city鈥檚 bureaus to meet man-made and natural disasters head on. The Office of Emergency Management will present five administrative items for approval before the city council tomorrow to address how it plans to confront disasters in the future.
West Coast sea level predicted to rise more quickly
The sea level on the West Coast is predicted to rise rapidly after a three-decade break. Other areas of the world have seen sea levels rise much more quickly in […]
Coolest websites in the industry
One of the things I like most about my job is how much time I get to spend kicking around the Internet. While doing this I have stumbled across some […]
What D is BIM?
Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is typically defined as a way to represent and generate building data, often using 3D models. The Associated General Contractors, however, defines it as “an […]
Dump your Flash site
The buzz on the Web today is Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ thoughts on Flash. Not surprisingly, they’re not good ones. Flash, made by Adobe, is used for animation and interactivity […]
3D modeling has arrived
It’s a sign that three-dimensional building modeling has arrived when the biggest project in town is using it. In this case, that’s the Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. […]
Will it take a quake?
Though it was a much larger earthquake than the one that struck Haiti earlier this year, far fewer people were killed in Chile early Saturday morning. After the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Chile, seven hundred were killed. In Haiti, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, more than 230,000 were killed. One reason for the discrepancy is better enforced building codes. Another reason is wealth.
Engineering clubs funded at public schools
The Oregon University System and the Engineering and Technology Industry Council last week announced that $203,774 in grants will be given to Oregon middle and high schools to start extracurricular engineering programs and to train teachers pre-engineering curriculum developed by ETIC.
Engineers are cautious about Twitter
At an ACEC Oregon event yesterday titled “Risks and Rewards of Using Social Media,” I’m afraid most in the room focused on the risks. What if we get sued? Shouldn’t […]
Helping hands for Haiti
What's your company doing to help victims of last week's earthquake? Whether it's donations or relief efforts, share your news with 91视频 readers.
Flip the switch on the slough
When they aren't busy lauding the crisp, plastic-free taste of Bull Run water, it appears the Portland Water Bureau has been busy installing a new 270 kilowatt solar system at its Columbia South Shore Well Field.
A-mazing engineering
It's fall again, and for Oregon that means corn mazes. Dozens of these man-made mazes crop up on farms throughout the state each year, but how does one go about creating these intricate (and often times muddy) labyrinths?
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
