College replacing building where massacre occurred
Snyder Hall at Umpqua Community College near Roseburg is being replaced nearly two years after it was the scene of the deadliest shooting in Oregon history.
Project on tap at Oregon City college campus
Clackamas Community College is looking for a construction manager-general contractor to take on its DeJardin Science building project in Oregon City.
Social media broadens architects’ reach
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn provide Portland firms with valuable opportunities to connect with potential clients, employees and others.
Grant High School modernization on tap
The revitalization of Grant High School, in Northeast Portland, took a step forward with a ceremonial ground-breaking event last week.
Lacamas Lake Elementary School
A new elementary school for Camas School District is designed to connect students to nature as well as academics beginning in fall 2018.
UO building will honor Native American traditions
For the design of a residence hall at the University of Oregon, Mahlum Architects' team was challenged to prevent the building from overshadowing a longhouse nearby.
Builder’s Choice: Skanska USA Building
Skanska USA Building's office here is continuing to take on a diverse array of projects.
Cross-laminated timber discussion on tap
Design and construction industry professionals next week will gather for a panel discussion about cross-laminated timber (CLT).
Beaverton middle school construction set to start
Skanska crews this month are kicking off construction of a $51.6 million middle school in Beaverton.
Oregon due to gain a home mill advantage
A Southern Oregon mill is slated to become the first U.S. manufacturer of cross-laminated timber.
Third Place Public Buildings: Forest Grove High School
SUBMITTED?BY: HOWARD S. WRIGHT A significant reconstruction of a high school isn’t that unusual of an undertaking for a construction company. Being asked to perform that work while classes are […]
Renovation project starts at Pacific University
Construction will begin in May on a new look for the University Center at Pacific University. The renovation is one of several projects under way at the Forest Grove campus.
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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