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Education 鈥� 3rd place: Franklin High School Modernization
Franklin High School was built in the heart of Southeast Portland in 1915. The school was extensively remodeled in the 1980s, but eventually ended up in need of upgrades and […]
17 projects, KPFF engineer honored for concrete work
Seventeen project teams were feted recently during the 38th annual Excellence in Concrete Awards banquet.
A tale of two cities eager to grow
Wilsonville and Tualatin are looking to finalize the Basalt Creek planning process and pave the way for residential and commercial projects.
Photos: A creative transformation in Northwest Portland
Workers are continuing a substantial effort to repurpose a couple of industrial buildings in Northwest Portland.
Highly anticipated project receives more hype
Construction of the tallest wood-framed commercial building in the United States is poised to start in Portland in the near future, and Mayor Ted Wheeler took to the podium Thursday to tout that fact.
Earthquake? Tsunami? OSU has a plan
Crews are beginning to build in Newport a first-of-its-kind facility designed to withstand destructive earthly forces.
ACEC Oregon honors top engineering projects
A wetlands system project that saved the city of Prineville tens of millions of dollars took top honors Wednesday night at the 2018 Engineering Excellence Awards event hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon.
Portland Japanese Garden project honored
The Portland Japanese Garden added to its list of honors recently when Engineering News-Record (ENR) named the Cultural Crossing expansion its project of the year in the Northwest region.
Prospects beyond the housing market
Architects and engineers may soon find themselves working less on apartments and more on public infrastructure.
On the Boards: Science center expansion
A new $50 million building planned at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center is designed to withstand a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.
Student aid: University contributes to innovative design
To add light-rail tracks to a floating bridge, the project team is relying on help from University of Washington students.
New bridge in the works to aid pedestrians, cyclists
KPFF Consulting Engineers last week was awarded a $2.3 million contract by the city of Portland to design the Sullivan Gulch Crossing.
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
