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Preparing a primarily practical project for prettiness
Construction crews are nearing completion of the new Washington Park reservoir; reflecting pools will be built after soil at the site settles.
Portland set to gain another water treatment facility
The city of Portland is moving forward with a nearly $18 million project to construct a treatment facility that will reduce the amount of lead in its drinking water.
Warning: Danger may lurk in unused water pipes
Buildings that have seen little use during the COVID-19 pandemic could contain an unpleasant surprise for returning users, the city of Portland warns.
Parties bid to build water treatment facility
The city of Portland has received proposals from three contractors interested in building the Bull Run Filtration Plant.
Water filtration facility project comes with funding hurdle
The city of Portland is looking to take another step toward kick-starting a massive water filtration facility project by issuing bonds to finance a major portion of the work.
Filtration plant project advances despite cost increase
Portland is moving forward with a plan to construct a water filtration plant despite an increase in the estimated cost that left some city councilors reeling from sticker shock.
City pouring in resources for water storage
Walls are taking shape as a massive reservoir construction project continues at Portland鈥檚 Washington Park.
$90 million Portland water main project on tap
A project to construct a seismically resilient water supply line under the Willamette River will move forward after the Portland City Council approved a $73.5 million design-build contract with James W. Fowler Co.
Reservoir improvement project progressing
Hoffman Construction is continuing to lead the effort to address multiple issues with the Washington Park reservoir site. Work is slated to finish in 2024.
Project consultant selected for water treatment plant
The Portland City Council on Wednesday authorized an exemption to the low-bid process and an alternate contracting method for the city鈥檚 $350 million to $500 million project to construct a water filtration plant at Bull Run.
Portland faces deadline for water treatment project
Portland鈥檚 City Council must decide by early August whether to direct the Water Bureau to build a $150 million ultraviolet-light reactor or a $350 million to $500 million water filtration plant to fight microscopic parasites.
Weathering wet Washington Park work
Record rainfall has complicated the $190 million Portland project to build a drinking water reservoir.
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
