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Innovation to help builders do more with less
One of the ways the construction industry is addressing a lack of skilled labor is by turning to prefabrication.
A look at pros and cons of prefabrication
Building industry professionals gathered Thursday at Pioneer Millworks' warehouse in Southeast Portland to discuss the innovative construction method.
Grand entrance anticipated in Lloyd
Construction crews are working to deliver the Grand Avenue Apartments -- a 12-story building with 240 affordable housing units.
A bit more space and a lot more efficiency
A project to renovate and add to a Southeast Portland office building is under way to suit The Nature Conservancy in Oregon.
Framework project fizzles; parties hope for restart
Citing skyrocketing labor costs, inflation and fluctuations in the tax credit market, Portland developer project^ on Monday announced the postponement of Framework, a proposed 12-story mixed-use tower for the Pearl District.
Making headway on a huge housing project
Portland鈥檚 largest single-building affordable housing project in 50 years is rising quickly in Lloyd, where it is sure to stand out.
PHOTOS: Apartments rise in Lloyd District
The O鈥橬eill-Walsh Community Builders partnership is constructing a 12-story mixed-use tower for Home Forward, which is Multnomah County's public housing authority.
Design advice given on Adidas expansion plan
Designers of the proposed Adidas Village expansion in North Portland are working to balance glass, wood and other materials in three buildings that would be constructed on the athletic apparel manufacturer鈥檚 campus.
Design Commission gets first look at Adidas plans
Adidas鈥� plans for three new buildings on its North Portland campus met with a generally positive reception from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday, but neighbors showed up in force to critique the proposed expansion.
Photos: A creative transformation in Northwest Portland
Workers are continuing a substantial effort to repurpose a couple of industrial buildings in Northwest Portland.
Adidas preparing to expand in North Portland
Adidas North America plans to add three new buildings to its campus in North Portland鈥檚 Overlook neighborhood.
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.
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
