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Photos: Vestas headquarters completed in Pearl District
A former Meier & Frank warehouse at the corner of Northwest Everett Street and 14th Avenue in Portland鈥檚 Pearl District is the new home of Vestas鈥� North American sales and service operations, as well as Gerding Edlen, the building鈥檚 owner and developer.
Photos: Ladd Carriage House renovation
An extensive renovation is in the works for the interior of the Ladd Carriage House in downtown Portland. The 129-year-old building, which sold to a California family last fall, will be converted into a pub-like restaurant featuring organic fare.
Photos: Women builders volunteer for REACH Community Development
Women builders teamed up recently to install accessibility upgrades and perform maintenance at a Southeast Portland home.
Photos: Randall Children’s Hospital
The new Randall Children's Hospital in Portland features bright colors, animal graphics and large windows to provide bright natural light.
Photos: Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.
A warehouse building in Northwest Portland has undergone extensive renovations and now houses the headquarters, showroom and manufacturing space for Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.
Photos: Occupy Portland protest on Steel Bridge
Protesters against job cuts gathered this morning on the eastern side of the Steel Bridge near Portland's Rose Quarter.
Photos: New apartment complex rising in Pearl District
Work continues on The Janey, a six-story mixed-use project in the Pearl formerly known as the West Bearing Apartments. General contractor Lorentz Bruun Construction is building the structure from a design by GBD Architects with completion expected next summer.
Photos: Evan Schechter trains in mixed martial arts
Evan Schechter, at the time a new fan of mixed martial arts fights on TV, he launched 鈥淓van Fights for Kids鈥� to begin raising money for the Doernbecher Children鈥檚 Hospital Foundation.
Construction of Jones Farm Fire Station in Hillsboro
General contractor P&C Construction began work on the Jones Farm Fire Station in Hillsboro in April, with an anticipated turnover in December.
Crews work on Blanchet House of Hospitality
General contractor Fortis Construction is building a new four-story facility for the Blanchet House of Hospitality, which will include a first-floor kitchen and dining area and three floors of residential space.
Dirty Duck demolition begins
Northwest Infrastructure is demolishing the Dirty Duck building for general contractor Fortis Construction, who will be building the Blanchet House of Hospitality homeless center on the site.
Castles go up for Sand in the City fundraiser
The annual Sand in the City fundraiser at Pioneer Courthouse Square was held Friday. The three-day event, which kicked off with Friday's sand sculpture building contest, is held as a benefit for Impact Northwest.
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
