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$727 million federal loan to aid Portland project
The Portland Water Bureau recently obtained the largest Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan ever from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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.
An immense investment in infrastructure
Multiple projects under way are part of the $1.3 billion Willamette Water Supply Program in Washington County.
Wastewater treatment plants to gain upgrades
Major infrastructure upgrades are in the works for the city of Portland鈥檚 two major wastewater treatment plants in a project that鈥檚 expected to last for six years.
Firm consolidates offices, moves into Moda Tower
Stantec, a global engineering, consulting and project management firm, is bringing all of its Portland-area employees into one space in downtown.
Lighting scheme highlights OSU football facility upgrade
The Oregon State University football team is starting its first season in the Valley Football Center, following a $42 million renovation and addition that included an innovative lighting system.
Architecture group adds board members
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon has added three people to its board of directors.
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
