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Updated: CLT subfloor collapses during work at OSU
A section of subflooring failed last week during construction of the $79.5 million new Peavy Hall at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Earthquake? Tsunami? OSU has a plan
Crews are beginning to build in Newport a first-of-its-kind facility designed to withstand destructive earthly forces.
Exceptional structural engineering efforts honored by Oregon group
The Structural Engineers Association of Oregon has released the names of the winning projects in the 2017 SEAO Excellence in Structural Engineering awards competition.
OSU engineering school honored for gender diversity efforts
Oregon State University鈥檚 School of Civil and Construction Engineering has won a 2017 Women in Build Award.
On the Boards: Science center expansion
A new $50 million building planned at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center is designed to withstand a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami.
A vision for 5 million square feet
Officials from Zidell Cos. on Wednesday shared details about development plans for a 33-acre property in Portland's South Waterfront District.
Innovative system helping identify landslide risks
Minimizing the dangers posed by landslides to people, roads, utilities and rail lines will likely become easier and cheaper thanks to the work of professors at Portland State University and Oregon State University.
OSU engineering students working on ‘Hydrone’
Three Oregon State University students are close to finding a practical agricultural application for an emerging technology already at work in the building industry.
$56 million real estate deal done in Corvallis
Witham Hill Oaks is the largest apartment community in Corvallis. It consists of 420 units built in phases from 1968 to 1998.
Team building experience
Oregon State University last week hosted a bridge engineering competition that attracted dozens of collegiate teams.
An ocean of hurdles to overcome
Cash-strapped coastal municipalities are finding infrastructure and affordable housing goals difficult to achieve.
Northwest coalition working to create safety guide
Representatives of McKinstry, Comfort Systems USA Northwest, Oregon State University and Central Washington University are teaming up to produce a safe practices guide for mechanical construction workers.
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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
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