Newberg Center on its way to LEED platinum
Portland Community College’s Newberg campus became significantly greener this fall when the Newberg Center opened. It’s on track to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum rating as well as a net zero rating from the Energy Trust of Oregon.
R&H Construction is Requesting Sub Contractor Bids for the Firland Apartments Project. Bid Date is Friday, October 28, 2011.
A pre-bid meeing will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011. Bid Documents available at R&H Cosntruction Plan Room or www.rhconst.com
Minority business development takes the podium at MED Week
The Business Development Institute holds Minority Enterprise Development Week as part of its mission to provide education and training for minority business development in Oregon. Each year, MED Week features a morning of training sessions and mini workshops followed by a luncheon and the presentation of BDI’s Minority Enterprise Awards.
Affordable housing project finds funding, improves chances
A project by nonprofit Human Solutions to build a transit-oriented, affordable housing project in the Gateway area of Northeast Portland had fizzled in the past. But now it has financial backing from state and federal tax credits, private foundations and a helping of urban renewal dollars.
Killingsworth Station approaches last hurdle: tenants
As of this week, work is about 70 percent complete on Killingsworth Station, the mixed-use, mixed-income condominium on the corner of North Interstate and North Killingsworth. Developer Jim Winkler hopes to attract young, first-time home buyers.
Portland readies for Beaver Fan Shop
Renovation work is under way for the OSU Bookstore's new 2,000-square-foot Beaver Fan Shop at the corner of Southwest Sixth Avenue and Alder Street in downtown portland.. R&H Construction is performing the remodel, which was design by MulvannyG2 Architecture.
BBT Architects: Deschutes Brewery Headquarters Expansion
Deschutes Brewery's headquarters in Bend will be remodeled and expanded to keep up with growing demand for its wide variety of brews.
Sephora opening store in downtown Portland
Sephora, the worldwide cosmetics retailer originally founded in France, is opening a retail store in downtown Portland at the former Shoe Pavilion location at 419 S.W. Morrison St.
PCC Newberg near net-zero goal
The Newberg Center project could become Portland Community College's first net zero building.
West End retail space becoming bike shop
A former clothing store in downtown Portland is in the early stages of being transformed into a bicycle shop. West End Bikes is expected to soon move into the space at the corner of Southwest Stark Street and 11th Avenue.
Building renovated into glass gallery
A glass gallery next month will display its artistic wares in Southeast Portland. A 2,200-square-foot space at 4132 S.E. Hawthorne St. is being renovated to suit the Mellow Mood Gallery.
New Seasons set to open in Southeast Portland
The one-story New Seasons Market specialty grocery store at 4023 S.E. Hawthorne St. in Southeast Portland will feature roof-top parking and bio-swales.
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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