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Contractor’s input sought for firehouse rehabilitation
Prosper Portland is asking for help as it seeks to redevelop a fire station built in 1913.
Agricultural accents in architecture
A new fire station in the works in east Multnomah County is designed to fit its surroundings.
Ashland fire station designed to fit in
The seismically deficient, 1960s-era Fire Station No. 2 in Ashland will be torn down and replaced next year, thanks to a $3 million bond approved by voters. The new, two-story, 10,500-square-foot facility will be designed to fit in with other civic buildings in Ashland, said Hans Ettlin, a principal with Peck Smiley Ettlin Architects.
2 new fire stations coming to Washington County
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue got bang for its buck from a $77.7 million capital construction bond approved by voters in 2006. Bundled construction projects and multiple purchases of fire equipment and materials provided significant cost savings.
Construction of Jones Farm Fire Station in Hillsboro
General contractor P&C Construction began work on the Jones Farm Fire Station in Hillsboro in April, with an anticipated turnover in December.
After much turmoil, Fire Station 21 design decision finalized
A five-month search by the city of Portland for a firm to design Fire Station 21 appears to be over. The city last week said it intends to negotiate a contract with Whelton Architecture to handle architecture and engineering for the project.
Whelton Architecture again awarded Fire Station 21 contract after it was revoked
The city of Portland鈥檚 procurement services has issued an intent to award notice for a contract for the design of Fire Station 21 to Whelton Architecture 鈥� for the second time.
Fire Station 21 project the latest target in trend of RFP protests
After issuing an intent to award a contract to local firm Whelton Architecture for the rebuilding of Fire Station 21, the city of Portland has stepped back and is reconsidering ten proposals originally submitted for the project.
City admits mistake, rescinds award for Fire Station 21
After a competitive proposal process, the city of Portland issued an intent to award a $700,00 design contract to Whelton Architecture, one of four architecture firms short-listed for the project. On Tuesday, the city issued a notice that it was rescinding that award and stepping back in the process to once again conduct interviews with the short-listed candidates.
‘U’ signs a nagging problem for Portland preservationists
The red 鈥淯鈥� signs posted on Portland buildings are intended to warn firefighters that the buildings are "unsafe," but preservation advocates see the signs as ubiquitous reminders of a problem facing Portland鈥檚 historic buildings.
Whelton Architecture selected to design Fire Station 21
Whelton Architecture was selected this to design the city鈥檚 newest fire station. The city of Portland issued an intent to award a nearly $700,000 contract to Whelton after conducting interviews with shortlisted candidates Monday. Ten firms responded to a request for qualifications for the project.
4 firms will vie for Fire Station 21 design
The city of Portland has released a short list of four design firms to enter the next phase of bidding on the city鈥檚 newest fire station. Ten firms responded to a request for proposals to demolish and re-build the 50-year-old Fire Station 21, located near the Hawthorne Bridge. The fire station upgrade will also include a 10,000-square-foot boathouse.
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
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- 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
