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A career spent harnessing a mighty river’s power
A legendary civil engineer recently looked back on his contributions to some of Oregon鈥檚 most critical pieces of infrastructure.
Wood products laboratory opens at OSU’s Corvallis campus
The Oregon State University College of Forestry on Thursday formally opened its new 17,500-square-foot A.A. 鈥淩ed鈥� Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory on its main Corvallis campus.
Builders digging into The Canyons
Construction is under way in North Portland on another mixed-use project featuring cross-laminated timber.
Prospects developing beyond the metro area
Developers and brokers are recognizing potential for multifamily projects amid a tight rental market in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Coastal project sets new standards for resilience
An Oregon State University marine research facility under construction in Newport is engineered to roll with nature鈥檚 punches.
Subcontractors sought for project at OSU’s Cordley Hall
General contractor Andersen Construction is looking for firms to carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing; fire protection; and window systems work.
In boom times, contractors competing for project managers
These days, tradespeople aren鈥檛 the only ones in high demand. Contractors are often seeking project managers and executives too.
Moving forward with structural innovation
Despite a material failure during construction of a project at Oregon State University, many parties aren鈥檛 shying away from cross-laminated timber.
Collapse at Oregon State project trouble for CLT industry
When Oregon State University leaders decided in 2014 it was time to replace the aging home of its forestry school, they wanted more than a new building. They wanted a statement.
More delays for OSU’s new College of Forestry building
The completion date for the new College of Forestry building at Oregon State University has been pushed back another three months.
OSU shares plan for harnessing wave energy
Oregon State University and its Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center recently announced submission to the federal government of a plan outlining construction and operation of a wave energy test site off of the Oregon coastline.
City still developing seismic retrofit policy
More study is needed into a potential Portland mandate for upgrades of unreinforced masonry buildings, Mayor Ted Wheeler says.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
