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Universities, agencies join to plan roads
A newly-launched transportation collaborative could lead to reduced spending, more accurate planning of roads and bike routes, and a streamlined pathway for university students to enter into careers with several agencies in Oregon.
Bank of America halts foreclosure sales
While the federal government looks to investigate allegations of improperly handled foreclosures, local real estate professionals believe the freeze could do more harm than good.
PSU students tackle Northwest Portland site
A group of six Portland State University graduate students recently presented a development plan for the Con-way site in Northwest Portland. The project was part of a summer-long workshop.
Lincoln Hall’s reach goes beyond gold
Lincoln Hall was constructed in 1911 as a high school. Nearly 100 years later, Portland State University's oldest campus building is on the verge of graduating to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum status.
Oregon BEST invests $1M at university labs
The Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center this morning announced it will invest $1 million at four Oregon university labs. Portland State University, the University of Oregon, and Oregon State University will use the money to purchase equipment to further research within their labs.
PSU building new residence hall
A crew from Staton Cos. is demolishing all but one of the buildings on the block bounded by Southwest Jackson and College streets and Fifth and Sixth avenues to make way for a new Portland State University residence hall.
Living walls to be studied at PSU plaza
Portland State University will soon use the steel frame of a recently demolished building to study living walls. Different types of green walls will be built on the plaza, which will be monitored by architecture students as well as the college's Green Building Lab.
Cupid played part in venue’s name
If history hadn't happened the way it did, this performing arts venue might have been called by another name.
Cupid played part in venue's name
If history hadn't happened the way it did, this performing arts venue might have been called by another name.
Eco-roofs could keep solar panels cooler
As hot summer weather heats up Portland rooftops, Portland State University researchers are studying whether eco-roofs can increase the efficiency of solar panels through cooling.
PSU steam and water loop project
More than 900 feet of tunnels were built for piping needed to expand and connect the Portland State University's heating and cooling systems into centralized plants and to add emergency power backups.
Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall on the Portland State University campus, built in 1911 as Lincoln High School, is getting a new roof, skylights, windows and furnishings, as well as electrical and mechanical upgrades.
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
