Free Newsletter
Oregon ranks fifth for LEED-certified commercial space
The U.S. Green Building Council released its 2010 list of the top 10 states for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita. And Oregon found itself at number five on the list with 4.07 square feet of LEED-certified space per person at the end of 2010.
Bend college pursues green certification, but not LEED
A $12.5 million science building project at Central Oregon Community College is pursuing Earth Advantage's green certification program instead of the popular Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. The team behind the project says EA places a greater emphasis on energy savings than LEED does.
LEED pilot program hits milestone
A Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program recently chalked up its 500th certified project.
OSU center gets LEED platinum certification
The Oregon State University Energy Center has been certified as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum, the highest level, by the U.S. Green Building Council.
LEED silver rule proposed for school projects
The Oregon House of Representatives is looking at a bill that would require school districts' building projects that receive money through a state bond program to receive Leadership in Energy Environmental Design silver certification or a comparable rating.
Report: LEED buildings fetch higher ROI
Building owners believe sustainably built and managed properties will generate more return on investment than traditionally managed properties, according to a recent national study by CB Richard Ellis.
USGBC says it will fix LEED, doesn’t really admit it’s broken
A month after New York consultant and LEED-hater Henry Gifford filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Green Building Council for suckering him into the green building certification system he says […]
USGBC says it will fix LEED, doesn’t really admit it’s broken
A month after New York consultant and LEED-hater Henry Gifford filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Green Building Council for suckering him into the green building certification system he says […]
Portland contractor to lead Passive House nonprofit
Sam Hagerman of Hammer & Hand will lead the Passive House Alliance, a national nonprofit established by the Passive House Institute U.S. to promote the Passive House building method.
Lawsuit calls LEED into question
A lawsuit filed against the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program has some in the built industry worried that the flagship certification program for energy-efficient buildings may be ineffective.
LEED gold required for federal projects
The U.S. General Services Administration now requires Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification for all new federal building construction and renovation projects.
Lawsuit filed against USGBC
Does the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standard falsely claim that its buildings use less energy than other buildings? That’s the accusation being made by Henry Gifford, an east […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
