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Proactive approach aiding construction industry
Some contractors took steps a while ago to ensure they could meet supply chain challenges that are now affecting projects.
Contractor’s HQ expansion is a sign of the times
In Tualatin, general contractor LMC Construction is renovating its existing headquarters and adding approximately 13,000 square feet.
An apartment building designed to stand out
Artwork played a key role in a new affordable housing development on the edge of Portland鈥檚 Cully neighborhood.
Mixed-use project construction proceeding in Gateway
Halsey 106 will be roughly U-shaped, with one 鈥渁rm鈥� holding two stories of offices and the other holding six stories of housing -- including 52 affordable units.
Rockwood Rising building coming together quickly
Now that construction of Rockwood Rising is finally under way some 15 years after planning began, progress seems to be happening at a rapid rate.
Converting construction waste into housing
Leaders of a new pilot program are looking to reuse mock-ups created for large construction projects as tiny homes to help address homelessness.
Construction with Columbia River Gorge winds in mind
Crews in Gresham are building a 37-unit apartment complex that had to be re-engineered to withstand strong winds.
Finally, construction is under way in Rockwood
Site work and excavation has begun for the first building of the long-anticipated Rockwood Rising development.
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.
REACHing out with affordable housing
REACH Community Development recently opened 72Foster, an affordable housing project with an intergenerational focus.
Affordable housing will serve Native Americans
A 59-unit housing project in the Cully neighborhood is being built to serve the region's Native American population.
Pod Build Challenge creations to debut
Sleeping pods built by local contractors as part of a friendly design-build contest will debut Friday at the Kenton Women's Village site in North Portland.
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
