Fifth annual Sustainable Building Week coming soon
Experts and organizations representing sustainability will lead and participate in a wide variety of events in the Portland area and/or online.
A night for Reader Rankings recognition
Professionals representing many firms within the building industry turned out for the Daily Journal of Commerce’s first Reader Rankings event on Wednesday.
Photos: Dozer Day brings construction to kids
Dozer Day is an annual event that raises money for programs that teach children about sustainability and careers in construction and public safety. Families and their children get a […]
MED Week events include awards luncheon
The annual Minority Enterprise Week returns this week with a roster filled with educational sessions, an awards luncheon and panel discussions.
Architecture students invited to enter national contest
The American Society of Architectural Illustrators is seeking entries from architecture students for a rendering art contest offering $1,750 in prizes.
The 91ÊÓÆµ names its Newsmakers for 2015
The Daily Journal of Commerce has released the names of its 2015 Newsmakers. The annual list recognizes individuals, companies and organizations that had an impact on, or played a significant role in, the region’s built environment during the past 12 months as well as those expected to have a significant impact during the coming year.
Something to celebrate: DiLoreto Architecture
DiLoreto Architecture celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.
Design team finishes with a ‘Flourish’
A team of Portland-based SERA Architects’ staffers has earned a special recognition award in an international design competition.
State safety conference coming to Bend
Commercial, industrial and residential construction workers statewide are invited to attend a safety conference that will highlight safe work best practices and offer education about rule updates.
Firms to compete in LEGO building contest
Teams in the inaugural Bricktastic LEGO Holiday Build-Off will compete to assemble portions of a cityscape with the plastic toy bricks.
Three industry groups planning joint event
The Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, the Metropolitan Contractors Improvement Partnership and the Business Diversity Institute will hold a joint holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Entries sought for sustainable design competition
Northwest high-performance builder Hammer & Hand is seeking entries from architecture students and interns for a sustainable design competition offering $6,000 in prizes.
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 — 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











