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Geological rarity unearthed in Lake Oswego
Excavation during a school construction project turned up many boulders, but one stood out from the others.
From construction waste to valuable shelter
Another former project mock-up has a new life at a Portland houseless community via the Useful Waste Initiative.
Noose found at public project site in Portland
A noose was discovered in May at the 4th and Montgomery job site, the contractor and client revealed recently.
Black History Month: New building honors pioneer’s legacy
When it came time to choose the name for Portland鈥檚 largest affordable housing building in decades, Home Forward looked close to home.
Same old story, but another industry
Like many construction companies, some architecture firms are struggling to fill positions 鈥� particularly at the midcareer level.
A review of some sizable building investments
Adidas North America had the construction permit with the single highest dollar amount in the city of Portland in 2019, according to the Bureau of Development Services.
Offices, classrooms, a dental clinic and more
A former surface parking lot on the Portland State University campus is quickly becoming a seven-story, 175,000-square-foot mixed-use building.
University students to present Burnside Bridge concepts
A Portland State University School of Architecture exhibit of student designs for a new Burnside Bridge will take place on Wednesday.
Commercial real estate event coming to PSU
Portland State University鈥檚 Center for Real Estate will host its 14th annual Real Estate Conference on May 3, at the Stott Center.
Economic ‘sweet spot’ will surely shift, experts say
Interest rates for standard 30-year mortgages will rise to about 5.5 percent by the end of 2019, a pair of economist said Wednesday.
To buy or to build?
A dilemma before the Portland Housing Bureau (and potentially Metro in the near future) is how to spend affordable housing bond dollars.
Planning under way for first Sustainable Building Week
The inaugural Sustainable Building Week, planned for this fall, was born out of organizers鈥� desire to restore Portland鈥檚 reputation as a green industry leader.
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
