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Clinic project on tap in Portland’s Hollywood District
Two building permits totaling approximately $7.4 million are under review for a tenant improvement to suit Providence Health and Services.
Exceptional structural engineering efforts honored by Oregon group
The Structural Engineers Association of Oregon has released the names of the winning projects in the 2017 SEAO Excellence in Structural Engineering awards competition.
Mammoth project wraps up at zoo
Construction of Elephant Lands, a $57 million habitat with numerous amenities, required three years.
Oregon project features cross-laminated timber
An Andersen Construction official says the firm has completed the first vertical use of cross-laminated timber in Oregon.
Photos: Cross-laminated timber installed at zoo
Crews with Lease Crutcher Lewis installed a roof made of cross-laminated timber Tuesday on a new building at the Oregon Zoo, marking the first use of the material in the […]
Demonstrating wood鈥檚 potential
Early designs for a new Western Oregon University building call for incorporating innovative uses of wood.
Oregon Zoo chooses engineering firm for elephant project
The Oregon Zoo recently awarded Equilibrium Engineers the structural design contract for its new $40 million Elephant Habitat project. The project is part of a $125 million bond the state passed in 2008 and will increase the current pachyderm property from 1.5 to 6 acres. It will involve construction of a new elephant management building, indoor viewing hall and life support system facility.
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
