‘Slam’ event honors region’s top green building projects
Ten projects. Ten slides. Ten minutes. That’s the concept behind the 2014 10x10x10 Green Building Slam Design Showcase. The event, hosted by the Portland Metro chapter of the Northwest EcoBuilding […]
Living Building Challenge online workshops planned
A series of four online workshops offered by Cascadia Green Building Council and the Living Future Institute will focus on the Living Building Challenge. The workshops will take place from […]
Firms honored by Salem Contractors Exchange
The Salem Contractors Exchange recently held its annual awards event, and Salem-based White Oak Construction received several honors -- including the People's Choice Award.
Eugene-area design excellence honored
Numerous Eugene-area projects were honored Thursday during an awards event hosted by the American Institute of Architects' Southwestern Oregon chapter.
91ÊÓÆµ names 2014 TopProjects award winners
An upgrade of the mechanical and HVAC systems in a patient tower at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center was named the Project of the Year during the Daily Journal of Commerce's 2014 TopProjects event, held Thursday at the Oregon Convention Center.
Lincoln City engineer receives national honor
Lincoln City engineer Stephanie Reid recently was selected by the American Public Works Association as one of its 2014 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year.
Career fair builds girls’ interest in trades
More than 600 girls in middle school participated in Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.'s 22nd annual Women in Trades Career Fair at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center in Portland.
Smaller contractors invited to ‘Meet the Buyer’
Smaller contractors and subcontractors next week will have an opportunity to meet a federal procurement officer from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Advocating for unity in construction safety
During Construction Safety Week in Portland, competing builders are uniting to pursue a common goal: zero-accident work sites.
Portland design competition culminating with reception
Results of a design competition held by the American Institute of Architects' Portland chapter will be announced next week.
Home Builders Blitz coming to Southeast Portland
Four metro-area contractors and numerous subcontractors later this month will donate labor and materials for Habitat for Humanity's Home Builders Blitz in Southeast Portland.
Engineering becomes a lifelong passion
KPFF Consulting Engineers principal Art Johnson in October will be feted by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon as its 2014 Honored Citizen.
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- 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
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- 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
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