Mushrooms as stormwater filters
Mycoremediation, in which fungi filter pollutants commonly found in urban stormwater runoff, is gaining interest.
Fast-tracked project benefits from design-build approach
A close design-build partnership is being credited for the successful completion of a fast-tracked residence hall project at Pacific University in Forest Grove.
Portland attracting tech companies
A limited supply of office space in the Central Business District reportedly is driving up rents.
Renovation project starts at Pacific University
Construction will begin in May on a new look for the University Center at Pacific University. The renovation is one of several projects under way at the Forest Grove campus.
Pearl headquarters planned for Pacific University writing program
The crew at Richard Brown Architect is planning a 1,500-square-foot space that will be the new office headquarters for Pacific University's master's writing program.
Pacific University expanding Hillsboro campus
A new Pacific University building will be part of the Health Professions Campus in Hillsboro. The four-story, 62,000-square-foot brick building will house the admissions office, the School of Professional Psychology, the School of Occupational Therapy and research labs.
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
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