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On display: PSU’s buildings that never were
An exhibit now being featured at the Portland State University Library includes drawings, site plans and documentation for many complexes never built.
BOLI study examines minority apprenticeships
A study by sociology professors at Portland State University finds that the state of Oregon can do more to retain women and minorities who enter the construction trades.
Affordable housing, with a twist
A Mexican architect is in Portland for a year, and will teach and continue to research his ideas for incorporating recycled materials in residential projects.
Inclusionary zoning panel challenges role
The push by the city of Portland to enact an inclusionary zoning ordinance appears to be barreling ahead even as the panel of experts convened by Commissioner Dan Saltzman questions some of the underpinnings of the plan.
Building security for the future
At a camp at Portland State University recently, high school students learned to build security systems, break into them and then rebuild them better than before.
PSU program grooms future architects
Nearly a dozen students are learning 鈥榝oundational skills鈥� and putting them into practice in a design studio.
Building height towers over zoning debate
Height, and where tall buildings would detract from neighborhoods, dominated the initial public hearing for the proposed draft of Portland鈥檚 Central City 2035 Plan.
BDS preparing to add interns, increase diversity
The city of Portland will likely spend $51,885 to put Portland State University students to work as interns in the Bureau of Development Services.
Design tweak sought for PSU business school
Portland State University is seeking to make a minor adjustment to its plans for an expanded business school.
Youths contribute to Cully park project
For a park project in Northeast Portland, a nonprofit coalition brought neighborhood kids into the design process.
Improving refugee camps by design
PSU graduate Nada Maani recently visited Jordanian camps housing refugees fleeing Syria.
2015 Newsmakers: Roberta Hunte
When Roberta Hunte noticed there were few opportunities in construction and industrial trades for women, particularly women of colors, she decided to something about it.
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
