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Photos: Sand in the City hits Pioneer Courthouse Square
The 20th annual Yoshida鈥檚 Sand in the City event kicked off a three-day run on Friday with a sand castle building competition at Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland.
Portland Japanese Garden expansion to start construction
After years of preparation, a pause during the recession and a state land-use appeal, the Portland Japanese Garden鈥檚 plans to expand are moving forward.
KPFF adds Pamela Swenson
Pamela Swenson has joined Eugene office of KPFF as a project administrator. She has more than 16 years of experience in the A/E/C industry in areas that include operations coordination […]
KPFF adds Adam Roth
Adam Roth has joined KPFF. Roth has more than 14 years of experience in civil engineering consulting on land development and master planning projects. In addition to international projects and […]
An enhanced community center for Rosewood
At the beginning of this year, Mira volunteered Propel Studio, a small Portland-based architecture firm, to provide a pro bono redesign of an 8,000-square-foot community center for The Rosewood Initiative.
Seeking exceptional air quality
The design team for a new lab's specialized mechanical system is pursuing a lofty goal.
Financial aid sought for Wright-designed home
A nonprofit organization has launched a monthlong crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 to pay for maintenance at the Gordon House, a Silverton residence designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Expansion of Portland Japanese Garden still OK
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has upheld the conditional use approval issued by the city of Portland for a planned expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden farther into Washington Park.
After one firm ends, two others begin
The dissolution of a land planning and civil engineering firm has spawned two new businesses.
Tackling unique challenges abroad
Multiple Portland firms have gained valuable experience working on U.S. embassy projects.
Photos: Pedestrian bridge span lifted into place
The 184-foot span of the new Lafayette Street pedestrian overcrossing was lifted into place Dec. 23 in Southeast Portland’s Brooklyn neighborhood. Part of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project, the new […]
Stairs to better bridge design
The length of the stairs leading up to a new TriMet pedestrian bridge ultimately helped shape its design.
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
