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Building Blocks: Lincoln City Police Department facility
A new headquarters for the Lincoln City Police Department was completed last year. Structural and envelope materials were chosen because of labor savings, the coastal climate and security.
Extra effort makes a big difference
The addition of another solar array is expected to ensure energy use in Chemeketa Community College鈥檚 new classroom building will be net-zero.
Project team strategizes to meet schedule
The location of mass-timber materials relatively nearby has benefited construction of a public facility in Oregon City.
Seismic strength critical for new Beaverton facility
The new Beaverton Public Safety Center now under construction is expected to be able to withstand a sizable quake and continue operating thereafter.
Agricultural complex coming to Salem college
Ground will be broken June 11 on a 15,000-square-foot academic building that will form the heart of a new agricultural complex at Chemeketa Community College鈥檚 Salem campus.
Sub-bids sought for school renovation
Mortenson Construction is seeking bids from subcontractors for work connected with the renovation of Westridge Elementary School in Lake Oswego.
Renovation in the works at Galleria Building
A partnership including Unico Properties has purchased the Galleria Building, a downtown Portland landmark that dates back to 1910, and a renovation project is now planned for the upper two floors.
General contractor set to start building police facility
Emerick Construction is seeking bids from subcontractors for work on a new police station in Lincoln City.
Subcontractors sought for Beaverton project
Skanska USA is seeking bids from subcontractors for work on Beaverton鈥檚 new Public Safety Center.
Fair-Haired Dumbbell leasing moves ahead
Guerrilla Development鈥檚 Fair-Haired Dumbbell has begun to attract a mix of hip retail shops and creative agencies drawn to the two colorful, connected buildings that were constructed in 2017.
$35M Beaverton project addresses emergency responsiveness
The city of Beaverton is spending $35 million to build a Public Safety Center and improve how it serves citizens -- especially following a sizable earthquake.
Clock continues ticking for Pearl District proposal
Timing has heavily influenced development of a 10-story, 150-foot-tall skyscraper proposed for 930 N.W. 14th Ave., in the Pearl District.
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
