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A facility with fish in mind
A new Oregon State University lab expected to aid research for river-related projects.
Oregon due to gain a home mill advantage
A Southern Oregon mill is slated to become the first U.S. manufacturer of cross-laminated timber.
Corvallis rain garden becomes laboratory
At the OSU-Benton County Stormwater Infrastructure Research Facility in Corvallis, researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of bio-swales and other green infrastructure to treat stormwater.
Portland attracting tech companies
A limited supply of office space in the Central Business District reportedly is driving up rents.
College’s camp offers a taste of construction
Twenty participants in the Northwest College of Construction's three-week summer camp are participating in field excursions and hands-on activities.
Fortis Construction named CM-GC for Bend campus project
Portland-based Fortis Construction Inc. has landed a $13.4 million contract to provide construction manager-general contractor services for the new OSU-Cascades campus in Bend.
Contractors: more help wanted
As construction work ramps up heading into summer, the shortage of skilled labor is affecting the industry.
Energy is focus of academic prize program
A new academic prize program is intended to encourage Northwest university students to consider pursuing careers in the utility industry.
Climate chambers could help improve building materials
SunTerra Homes Inc. spent more than two years building and obtaining a patent for its Energy Block wall system. But there's another step the Bend-based builder plans to take before the product actually finds a place in energy-efficient homes: sending the product to Oregon State University in Corvallis,where it will spend time in a one-of-a-kind, three-chambered climate system.
OSU students taking ADA-related cause to Salem
A group of Oregon State University students is planning to inform state legislators that OSU is failing to meet Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
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
