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When design flattery goes too far
Portland attorneys advise clear agreements with clients where the architects retain ownership of their designs to avoid potential litigation.
Preparing to build near bridgehead
The design for a six-story building near the east end of the Burnside Bridge was approved last week.
Burnside Bridgehead project’s design on track
The design for a six-story, mixed-use building at 419 E. Burnside St. could gain approval next week.
A bid to streamline design review
Urban Design Panel members say they can identify issues before they reach the Portland Design Commission.
BLOG: Group seeks to help streamline design review process
Portland Urban Design Panel members want to help shorten the backlog of projects awaiting the Portland Design Commission by becoming intermediary advisers in the review process.
Eugene project challenges design team
Myhre Group Architects was tasked with redesigning a senior housing complex after it received city approval.
Portland builder wary of booming apartment market
Creston Homes project manager David Mullens said that although the market for apartments is thriving, the company is being cautious. That kind of approach makes sense, brokers say, in light of the economic collapse in the last few years.
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
