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VIDEO: County courthouse project gets artistic touch
The $315 million Multnomah County Courthouse project being undertaken by general contractor Hoffman Construction was given a recent burst of color in the form of an elaborate mural adorning one of the job site's pedestrian walkways.
Portland school district seeking real estate adviser
Portland Public Schools has issued a request for proposals for a commercial broker to handle interest in the district鈥檚 North Portland headquarters office.
Eager to put bond money to use
Voters鈥� approvals have opened doors to numerous school-related construction projects throughout the Portland-metro area.
91视频’s Builder Breakfast series kicks off Jan. 31
An upcoming event will focus on the specific upcoming work opportunities for design and building professionals, as well as suppliers, via several local area school bonds.
Prospects beyond the housing market
Architects and engineers may soon find themselves working less on apartments and more on public infrastructure.
Grant High School modernization on tap
The revitalization of Grant High School, in Northeast Portland, took a step forward with a ceremonial ground-breaking event last week.
Back to schools
Builders, already stretched thin, look ahead to how they can capitalize on a market flooded with public work, including $790 million from Portland Public Schools.
$790M construction bond measure approved by voters
Voters this week approved Portland Public Schools鈥� latest construction bond 鈥� at $790 million, the largest ever OK鈥檇 in Oregon.
$482M in school projects going; $790M more sought
Despite several scandals now circulating around Portland Public Schools, the district has gotten credit for doing at least one thing right 鈥� managing the spending of dollars from its latest, $482 million construction bond.
Portland high school gains sustainable classrooms
Portland Public Schools this past fall began employing Smart Academic Green Environment (SAGE) classrooms developed at Portland State University, and they鈥檙e already receiving raves.
PPS may put forth bond measure up to $790M
A majority of Portland Public Schools board members back a plan to ask voters in May to support a construction bond valued between $745 million and $790 million.
Photos: New spaces open at Roosevelt High School
Students of Roosevelt High School in North Portland returned from their winter break last month to a handful of newly-opened spaces at the school, which is undergoing a $92 million renovation and modernization.
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
