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Huge university solar project clears one more hurdle
The Oregon University System for more than six years has pursued what would be the state鈥檚 largest photovoltaic project. The path has been riddled with obstacles, but a committed group is now closing in on a deal that it hopes will finally lead to installation of ground-mounted solar arrays.
Oregon university projects face delays because of legislative action
More than a dozen Oregon University System capital construction projects 鈥� from the Oregon Sustainability Center to Oregon State University's new student union 鈥� are being held up because of a lack of bonding approval.
Solar projects growing at schools, college campuses
Solar projects are booming in the education sector. Solar capacity in higher education grew 450 percent over the past three years, according to a new database of on-campus solar installations compiled by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Crews to break ground Thursday on shared university building
JE Dunn Construction will break ground Thursday on a 500,000-square-foot project that is moving from design to construction.
Firms see value in teamwork under one roof
Colocation, a process in which project partners work together in each other's offices, is rising in popularity. The process can benefit teams by giving them access to real-time feedback.
Largest solar project in Oregon breaks ground
The Oregon University System today broke ground on a huge solar project, slated to be the state鈥檚 largest.
Want construction projects? Oregon University System has them
During an Oregon Board of Higher Education鈥檚 summer board meeting this afternoon, staffers presented an Oregon University System capital budget summary including projects that received funding during this year鈥檚 legislative session.
Oregon University projects being put off, including Oregon Sustainability Center
Today, we got a hold of the details of the budget note Oregon House Co-speaker Bruce Hanna will be adding to one of the university system's budget bills, which will require that the sustainability center team bring a whole bunch of information and analysis back with its funding request in February.
Oregon Sustainability Center, other capital projects put on ice
The fate of the Oregon Sustainability Center project is now in limbo. More than half of the cost is slated to be covered by Oregon University System bonds, but the Legislature plans to delay consideration of bond approval for the center and some other projects until February 2012.
Engineering clubs funded at public schools
The Oregon University System and the Engineering and Technology Industry Council last week announced that $203,774 in grants will be given to Oregon middle and high schools to start extracurricular engineering programs and to train teachers pre-engineering curriculum developed by ETIC.
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- 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
