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Bend church design takes inspiration from surroundings
The design of the recently completed Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon reflects the natural environment -- inside and out.
Third Place Public Buildings: Forest Grove High School
SUBMITTED?BY: HOWARD S. WRIGHT A significant reconstruction of a high school isn’t that unusual of an undertaking for a construction company. Being asked to perform that work while classes are […]
REACH receives financial boost for Hillsboro project
REACH will use a $500,000 Meyer Memorial Trust grant to move forward with its Orchards at Orenco Station project.
REACH eyes passive house design for multifamily project
The affordable housing developer says Orchards at Orenco Station, a 57-unit project in Hillsboro, will break new ground in the multifamily housing market when it achieves passive house standards.
PAE Consulting Engineers lauded for sustainable practices
PAE Consulting Engineers was recognized this week for actively seeking new ways of approaching sustainability in its offices.
Downtown mental health clinic to be 3 floors, maybe 11 later
The Broadway Recovery Center in Northwest Portland was engineered with future expansion in mind. The three-story building, which is slated to open to residents in November, is designed to accommodate an additional eight floors.
Tracking the 2030 Challenge
A building hasn't met the 2030 Challenge until there is proof of performance. But Portland architects and engineers are finding the proof isn't easy to obtain.
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
