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Bryan Northrop | Skanska
Skanska has promoted Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of its Advanced Technology operating unit.
On the Boards: Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building
The Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building at University of Oregon's Portland campus is a new 54,000-square-foot mass timber facility under construction.
Portland construction market shows signs of stabilization
Developers and contractors are expressing cautious confidence as public sector investments and demand for data centers and life sciences drive renewed momentum.
ZGF Architects designs $300M hospital expansion in Astoria
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria is receiving a six-story, 183,000-square foot addition designed to be seismically resilient and withstand tsunami inundation.
Use of mass timber expanding in health care projects
Cross-laminated timber and similar materials are gaining traction in health care facilities such as the Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion in Astoria.
Construction costs rise sharply in U.S., Skanska reports
Building industry cost escalation is expected to outpace overall inflation due to tariffs, rising diesel prices and higher interest rates, according to a 2026 report by Skanska.
Jeff Lage
Skanska鈥檚 Jeff Lage brings 48 years of leadership to $3B in builds, including PDX TCORE, with a calm, safety-first, and people-focused approach.
Hoffman/Skanska Joint Venture
Skanska and Hoffman complete $1.75B PDX terminal upgrade with U.S.'s largest mass timber roof, local materials, and strong sustainability goals.
Longtime Skanska executive retires
Daniel Johnson led an expansion at Portland International Airport, several projects for a major tech manufacturer in Hillsboro, and countless schools and health care buildings.
Large contractors share opportunities for COBID-certified firms
Project managers for Andersen Construction, Hoffman Construction, Mortenson Construction, Skanska and the Oregon Department of Transportation presented project overviews recently.
Preparing to raise the roof … and set it in place
Installation of a new roof at Portland International Airport's main terminal will involve construction methods seen only in some of the largest projects in the U.S.
Seattle-based architecture firm expands into Portland
NBBJ has opened an office in downtown Portland to capitalize on its relationships with local health care institutions.
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
