Trades education center rising at college’s Newport campus
The 22,000-square-foot Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades Center is designed to expand hands-on training in construction, welding, HVAC, and maritime technology.
PCC bond-funded upgrades advance at multiple campuses
Renovations and new construction at three Portland Community College campuses and in downtown Hillsboro are in various stages of completion.
ZoomInfo HQ to open soon at Vancouver’s Terminal 1
ZoomInfo's 150,000-sq-ft HQ at Terminal 1 in Vancouver nears completion, led by a diverse, female-driven team with river views and collaboration space.
Field Office wins another tenant
A creative agency has signed a lease for a 19,489-square-foot space at Field Office in the North Pearl District.
Greg Elbert
Greg Elbert brings 40+ years of experience to Jackstraw, leading Killian Pacific’s Bend project with unmatched detail, quality, and foresight.
Jake Keudell
Jake Keudell of Lewis shines as a project leader at Killian Pacific’s Jackstraw site, praised for his leadership, problem-solving, and community focus.
Matt Baker
Matt Baker led the Jackstraw project in Bend through financial hurdles while upholding Killian Pacific’s social and environmental values.
Lease Crutcher Lewis
Lease Crutcher Lewis earns praise for teamwork, inclusion, and on-time delivery on the Jackstraw mixed-use project in Bend, Oregon.
Building Blocks: New Road Ahead (Oregon Humane Society expansion)
After more than seven years of planning, the Oregon Humane Society’s most ambitious expansion project in its 153-year history has begun in Northeast Portland.
PCC campus getting warmer space for higher education
At Portland Community College’s Sylvania campus, in Southwest Portland, an aging concrete building will soon be transformed into a vibrant education hub.
Contractors look to fight bias with Safe From Hate effort
In May, when a noose was found at the 4th and Montgomery project in downtown Portland, executives at general contractor Andersen Construction remained unaware of the racial intimidation incident for weeks.
Building industry’s ‘complete silence’ called out
Changes are necessary in order to stamp out racism and economic disparity in construction, Portland executives say.
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 — 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



















