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Soderstrom Architects designs Nigerian campus
Ebonyi State University in Nigeria decided it wanted its new campus to look like one in the United States, so it hired Portland-based Soderstrom Architects. The design process for two 80,000-square-foot dormitories and a lecture hall has been challenging because of an accelerated project schedule and the fact that it is taking place overseas.
MulvannyG2 Architecture designs Chinese superstores
Suning Appliance, a billion-dollar company based in China, hired MulvannyG2 Architecture to take its retail stores to the next level. Four new 鈥渟uperstores鈥� 鈥� in Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Guangzhou 鈥� now mimic large appliance stores in the United States.
Brazil shows benefits of regionalism design method
Brian Fleener, vice president of retail stores development for MulvannyG2 Architecture, is looking to incorporate local materials and aesthetics into more projects after being inspired by retail structures in Brazil that were designed using the regionalism method.
Commerce Department steps into solar trade war with China
The trade war between U.S. solar manufacturers and China continues to blaze, and the U.S. Department of Commerce stirred up more controversy with its announcement that any duties levied by the U.S. will be charged retroactively.
International solar trade war hits close to home in Oregon
A group of American solar manufacturers, led by Hillsboro-based SolarWorld, has ignited a trade war with China that has divided the industry 鈥� nationally and locally.
Accusations of Chinese solar dumping to be investigated by Commerce Department
The federal Department of Commerce announced that it will investigate Chinese trade practices based on accusations made by an Oregon-led group of American solar manufacturers.
Engineers visit site of Turkey quake, say Oregon must prepare soon
Soon after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey, Miyamoto International, a Vancouver, Wash.-based engineering firm, dispatched three of its Istanbul-based engineers to assess the damage in two of the cities hit hardest 鈥� Van and Ercis.
Fortis Construction to build Facebook data center in Sweden
Portland-based Fortis Construction Inc. was awarded a $121 million contract from Facebook to construct a data center in Lulea, Sweden. Fortis will be working with DPR Construction of Redwood City, Calif. and NCC Construction Sweden to build the 300,000-square-foot building.
Istanbul-based architect finds inspiration in Scappoose
Alexis Sanal, an architect based in Istanbul, is working on the conceptual design for a school to be built in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She thought that touring a few American schools might spur some design ideas, and because her mother works for the Oregon School Boards Association, she was able to arrange the Scappoose tours, as well as a meeting with architects at DLR Group鈥檚 Portland office.
Oregon firms win contracts for massive development in Qatar
Two Oregon-based firms recently won a five-year contract to work on a major development project in Doha, Qatar, in the Middle East. The plan is to transform 76 acres of the city鈥檚 center into a cohesive, energy- and water-efficient district aesthetically rooted in Qatari tradition.
China’s high-speed rail crash highlights political, engineering flaws
Looking back on this weekend's tragic train crash near Wenzhou, China that left at least of 35 dead, I can't help but think that despite the autocratic fanfare that has fueled so much investment in green energy and public infrastructure development in China, not all that glitters is gold.
Sustainability conference brings students and civic leaders to Beaverton
Students from Beaverton鈥檚 six sister cities are attending the first International Sustainability Leadership program. For the final three days of the three-week conference that started Monday, the mayors of each city will come together for a unique networking event.
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
