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ACE Academy resurrection plan collapses
A last-ditch plan to revive the shuttered trades-focused charter school ACE Academy has fallen through.
Moving ahead by honoring the past
Community input is driving the $112 million Franklin High School modernization that is on schedule to wrap up next summer.
An education in construction
After rushing to complete the first phase of the Roosevelt High School renovation and modernization, construction crews are tackling the second phase amid students and staff.
Newsmakers 2016: EC Company
When Andrew Beyer joined EC Company last year as its new president, he brought with him a philosophy that seems a perfect fit for the firm. 鈥淚 think there are […]
Young firm propels school project
After receiving pro bono design assistance, the Vernon School now needs construction help for an outdoor classroom.
Public project costs on the rise
Few builders are pursuing public projects in the Portland-metro area, and those that do are bidding higher than projected by owners.
Portland schools prep for summer of construction
This summer will see Portland Public Schools' biggest construction season to date, spurred by the $482 million School Building Improvement Bond passed by voters in 2012.
Mixing business with pleasure
In Southeast Portland, an ex-auditorium is now a concert venue amid offices.
Children’s book about bridges will be released soon
About 1,500 copies of 鈥淭he Big and Awesome Bridges of Portland and Vancouver 鈥� a Book for Young Readers and Their Teachers鈥� will be available for sale to the general public.
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
