Under wraps: inside The Canyons
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity in Portland, and one of the most visible hot spots is the intersection of North Williams Avenue and Fremont Street.
Superblock construction keeping crews busy
Concrete is beginning to be poured for Saltwood South – part of a large development in Portland's Slabtown area.
Contractor wraps up senior living project
R&H Construction recently celebrated completion of a large addition to a senior living complex in Southeast Portland.
A better way to get to the other side
Construction crews recently overcame Burnside Road traffic to place a prefabricated pedestrian bridge.
Historic Portland structure gains a new use
Workers are applying finishing touches to the transformation of a former apartment building into a hostel.
Congregation weighing future of ex-university campus
The future of the former Marylhurst University campus in Lake Oswego will be the topic of a series of focus group meetings held by the religious organization that owns the property.
Builders digging into The Canyons
Construction is under way in North Portland on another mixed-use project featuring cross-laminated timber.
Upcoming event to showcase cross-laminated timber projects
The Portland Critical Mass Timber Meetup group is preparing to shine the spotlight on a couple of prominent projects in Portland.
Volunteers contribute to residential remodel
On a recent Saturday, instead of kicking back, some R&H Construction employees spent their time giving back.
Biotech campus coming to Southeast Portland
A development firm based in Lake Oswego is planning to build a pair of connected, 10-story laboratory buildings on a full block.
Contractor contributes more than construction
R&H Construction’s three pillars of giving -- food security, children’s welfare and the environment -- guide its volunteer efforts throughout the year.
Big builders focusing on their headquarters
Some construction firms are deciding that now is the time to move into new Portland spaces or expand existing ones.
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
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