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CM-GC firm sought to take on Corvallis school work
The Corvallis School District is seeking bids from firms interested in performing construction manager-general contractor services for projects originating from a $199.9 million bond measure.
Exceptional structural engineering efforts honored by Oregon group
The Structural Engineers Association of Oregon has released the names of the winning projects in the 2017 SEAO Excellence in Structural Engineering awards competition.
FFA chosen to design TriMet’s new justice center
Regional transit authority TriMet has selected FFA Architecture and Interiors to design its new Transit Police headquarters.
Eugene warehouse becomes ShelterCare headquarters
A recent renovation project in Eugene has transformed a former auto parts warehouse into a nonprofit鈥檚 new headquarters.
Bus drivers influence redesign of TriMet facility
To update a building used by bus drivers, the design team naturally turned to them and others who use the space to learn their needs.
Transit center designed for Keizer
PIVOT Architecture wants the new Keizer transit center to benefit not only the community, but also the environment. That鈥檚 why the firm鈥檚 design of the multimillion-dollar facility includes many sustainable features not often found in transit centers.
Parking garage transforms into LEED office space
Lane County officials saw an expansion opportunity in an unremarkable parking garage in Eugene, and now that facility is undergoing a unique transformation into sustainable office space.
Transit maintenance hub planned for Wilsonville
In its design of a new 12,600-square-foot building in Wilsonville, PIVOT Architecture was challenged to provide functionality on a tight budget.
Broadway Commerce Center brings flexible space to downtown Eugene
Established firms and gritty startups alike are attracted to office space in a historic, downtown Eugene building renovated recently. The $11 million project restored some of architect A.E. Doyle鈥檚 design from 1927, but the new office spaces within the Broadway Commerce Center intentionally retain a 鈥渄o-it-yourself鈥� atmosphere.
Green wastewater treatment systems don’t work as well as hoped
Ecological wastewater treatment, which uses microorganisms and living plants to clean wastewater, can drastically reduce water usage. And the innovation is growing in popularity as the technology advances. But facilities with the systems are still sorting out issues with them.
Eugene industrial campus achieves LEED gold under tight budget
Eugene Water & Electric Board and Pivot Architecture announced that the new Roosevelt Operations Center earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating, a rare feat for a large industrial operations center.
PIVOT renovates historic space in downtown Eugene
PIVOT Architecture chose a building with a rich and complicated architectural story for its new headquarters in downtown Eugene. By the end of this year, the firm will move into a newly renovated space in the Broadway Commerce Center, a building designed by architect A.E. Doyle in 1927.
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
