Use of mass timber expanding in health care projects
Cross-laminated timber and similar materials are gaining traction in health care facilities such as the Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion in Astoria.
Photos: University of Portland rec center completed
Students and faculty returning to the University of Portland campus this fall will have a new facility in which to stay in shape. The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center is […]
University receives $100,000 for project
Television executive Dick Ebersol has presented the University of Portland with a $100,000 donation to be used to help finish construction of the Beauchamp Wellness Center on the private university’s Portland campus.
Photos: university rec center taking shape
A new student recreation center is being erected by Skanska USA Building at the University of Portland.
Junction City psychiatric hospital downsized
An effort to ensure that ailing Oregonians receive the appropriate type of health care has changed plans for the new state psychiatric hospital in Junction City.
Competitive bids expected for Gresham project
Along with a new architect, the Multnomah County-owned East County Justice Center project will have a new construction manager and general contractor in the coming months.
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