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Solar devices soon to be made on the cheap, thanks to printer ink
Personally, I always thought ink cartridges were expensive, but apparently technology that goes into printer ink can help make some solar energy devices cheaper. A professor and a doctorate student […]
OSU borrows ink-jet technology for solar devices
Ink-jet printing is contributing to a breakthrough in the production of thin-film solar devices. Oregon State University engineers submitted a patent for a printing process and chemical solution that could significantly reduce the cost of producing solar energy cells.
OSU building ‘like a house of cards’ undergoes renovation
Oregon State University鈥檚 Education Hall was slated for demolition in 2002, but now it is being repaired in a $17 million project featuring seismic upgrades and interior renovations.
Renderings: Oregon State University Education Hall
Education Hall's interior will be completely renovated and include a new atrium open through all four floors.
Researchers say Oregon can learn from Joplin structural problems
A research team with Oregon State University faculty and students examined wood houses in Joplin, Mo., to see what structural engineering issues might have compounded the devastation caused by a recent tornado.
DiLoreto Architecture designs OSU experiment station
A new Oregon State University experiment station in Moro will reflect the fields and community surrounding it.
Glumac expands to Corvallis to recruit young talent
Portland-based sustainable engineering firm Glumac has announced the opening of a new office in Corvallis this week. The office will officially open Thursday.
OSU Bend purchase would be first to benefit from bond bill
Oregon State University-Cascades would like to move its graduate program into the former Edge Wireless building in Bend. The university plans to purchase the 28,000-square-foot building, and would use a lottery-backed bond to cover some of the cost if a state House bill were approved.
Energy Roundup: BETC, biomass, electric cars and wave energy
There’s never a dull moment in the energy sector around here – here are some of the projects that caught my eye this week. Clark County will move ahead with […]
Energy Roundup: BETC, biomass, electric cars and wave energy
There’s never a dull moment in the energy sector around here – here are some of the projects that caught my eye this week. Clark County will move ahead with […]
Portland readies for Beaver Fan Shop
Renovation work is under way for the OSU Bookstore's new 2,000-square-foot Beaver Fan Shop at the corner of Southwest Sixth Avenue and Alder Street in downtown portland.. R&H Construction is performing the remodel, which was design by MulvannyG2 Architecture.
Future of nuclear power uncertain
Researchers at Oregon State University are exploring a new reactor design that is "100 to 1000 times safer" than plants in place now, according to an expert.
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
