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Maintenance for a structure to weather more storms
Workers are carefully rehabilitating the exterior of the 127-year-old Haseltine Building in Portland鈥檚 Old Town Chinatown.
A Band-Aid for a transportation lifeline
Ahead of a potential rehab or replacement project, Multnomah County is addressing issues plaguing the Burnside Bridge.
Building memorable rides for kids
Pioneer Waterproofing employees assembled and donated 340 bikes this year.
Canadian stone being used for courthouse repairs
To repair eight deteriorating chimneys atop the historic Pioneer Courthouse in downtown Portland, Pioneer Waterproofing had to dig up some suitable materials.
Pioneer Waterproofing honored for Port of Portland work
Pioneer Waterproofing was recently recognized by the International Concrete Repair Institute for its work on the Port of Portland鈥檚 Terminal 5 structural repair and corrosion project. Pioneer repaired more than 7,000 square feet of damaged concrete at the 159-acre terminal site over eight months, and the pier remained in service at all times.
McLoughlin Promenade wall gets facelift
It took a Great Depression-era program to build the McLoughlin Promenade wall that frames Oregon City's signature sights. Fixing that badly deteriorated wall took a Great Recession program.
Pioneer Courthouse
Work on Pioneer Courthouse in downtown Portland is nearly finished. The historic structure's north side is the last one to get an upgrade. The main part of the renovation project is honing and patching the sandstone and then restoring it to its original texture and color.
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
