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Green building advocates fear federal policy may change
The election of Donald Trump as president has left many people in the architecture world worried about the future of sustainability goals.
Portland-based firm, Canadian company merge
Green Building Services is merging with Canadian consulting and engineering firm RWDI, but will remain in Portland, according to GBS Associate Regional Manager Elaine Aye.
City auditor: Portland’s green building policy needs tweaks
Portland鈥檚 independently elected auditor, Mary Hull Caballero, released her report on the city鈥檚 green building policy, finding it effective in part but also in need of tweaks in how it tracks outcomes and costs.
Not enough green for green roofs
As the city of Portland has shifted financial resources toward affordable housing initiatives, some green roof stakeholders are calling for new incentives.
It ain’t easy building green
Portland is no longer a pacesetter in sustainable construction, according to some industry professionals.
Grant money will fund PSU green building scholarships
Portland State University has received from the National Science Foundation a $630,978 grant that will provide scholarship money for students studying green building.
Green-minded design-builder growing
SolTerra Systems is planning its third Portland project featuring design with a sustainability baseline.
Design-build firm developing more green apartments
A new Portland developer with a highly sustainable apartment project under construction in the Woodlawn neighborhood is preparing to start another in the Eliot neighborhood.
In search of true values for sustainable features
An elite team of industry professionals along with an international advisory council is hoping to identify new accounting practices, valuation models and regulatory policies that more adequately capture the benefits of green building features.
Who’s ready for FSC Friday?! (Yes, THAT FSC)
Designers and builders who are interested in learning more about sourcing local, sustainably harvested wood should mark their calendars for 鈥淔SC Friday鈥� on Sept. 30 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Q&A: Judith Heerwagen, environmental psychologist
Judith Heerwagen has examined green building practices for years, first as a researcher at the University of Washington and later as a private consultant. She is now a high-performance green building program expert for the U.S. General Services Administration.
How to make building occupants greener
LEED certification and zero-energy consumption can be planned in the earliest stages of a project, but users of a building have the ultimate say in how much energy is going […]
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
