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SolTerra may be smaller, but it’s still operating
Brian Heather, founder and CEO of design-build firm SolTerra, said he plans to move forward with a far smaller staff and a much narrower focus than before.
Exporting expertise across the Pacific
Portland business partners recently helped Japan city leaders take their 鈥淪mart City鈥� development to the next level.
Green building advocates fear federal policy may change
The election of Donald Trump as president has left many people in the architecture world worried about the future of sustainability goals.
City auditor: Portland’s green building policy needs tweaks
Portland鈥檚 independently elected auditor, Mary Hull Caballero, released her report on the city鈥檚 green building policy, finding it effective in part but also in need of tweaks in how it tracks outcomes and costs.
A Central City gold standard?
Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is getting significant pushback to a proposed rule that would require developers to register to pursue an environmental certification.
Building height towers over zoning debate
Height, and where tall buildings would detract from neighborhoods, dominated the initial public hearing for the proposed draft of Portland鈥檚 Central City 2035 Plan.
Downtown Portland tower sells for $69 million
The 15-story Commonwealth Building, constructed in downtown Portland in 1948, has sold for $69 million.
It ain’t easy building green
Portland is no longer a pacesetter in sustainable construction, according to some industry professionals.
Intense engineering underlies garden project
A lot of gritty work is going into an expansive effort at the Portland Japanese Garden.
ZGF Architects project rated LEED platinum
A building designed by ZGF Architects recently received a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
A ‘dynamic’ new way to promote sustainability
Before selling a Seattle building, Gerding Edlen had it recertified using the criteria of the LEED Dynamic Plaque.
Pearl District building sells for $45 million
A luxury apartment building in the Pearl District has sold for $45 million to a Singapore-based company.
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
