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Sabin CDC housing project advances in Northeast Portland
The five-story, 78-unit Nicole Sandoval Building, in the Alberta Arts District, will be highly energy efficient. A strategic design will help ensure that tenants will not have to pay for utilities.
Portland nonprofit preparing to sell part of its property
The ReBuilding Center plans to put up for sale some prime land on North Mississippi Avenue.
Hales pushing for greater use of deconstruction
The Portland City Council on Wednesday will hear a proposal to require deconstruction for some structures.
Advocating for reduction of construction waste
Portland requires that at least 75 percent of materials from construction projects valued over $50,000 be recycled. But that isn't preventing a lot of items from landing in landfills.
Do-it-yourself efforts featured on ‘Build It Green!’ home tour
This year's Build It Green! tour will give 22 homeowners the opportunity to showcase the sustainable work they put into their homes. The tour is intended to push homeowners past the point of passive interest and into the realm of actual work 鈥� whether they complete it themselves, split the project or hire a contractor.
Photos: The Rebuilding Center deconstructs Portland building
About 85 percent of the materials from the deconstruction will be reclaimed for reuse, according to Shane Endicott, executive director of The ReBuilding Center.
Developer chooses deconstruction over demolition
Deconstruction is slower and costlier than demolition, but a developer who favors the method for its salvage factor says it's the "right thing to do."
Portland salvage firm hears opportunity knock
When the Portland-based ReBuilding Center received an old door to recycle, the staff had no idea the door was a piece of art worth $35,000. Now the company is using the door as the centerpiece of a fundraising project.
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
