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Building Blocks: The Factor
Two 1920s-era warehouses in the Central Eastside Industrial District are being integrated into a single multilevel, multi-tenant building.
Renovation transforms 58-year-old building
An aging office building in Portland鈥檚 Buckman neighborhood recently was revitalized via an extensive tenant improvement for Living Room Realty.
Advantis headquarters renovated in Milwaukie
SUM Design Studio is providing design and project management for the renovation of Advantis Credit Union's headquarters in Milwaukie.
Advantis Credit Union offices renovated in Milwaukie
R&H Construction is renovating Advantis Credit Union's executive and administrative offices in Milwaukie.
SUM Design Studio designs credit union branch
SUM Design Studio has designed a tenant improvement to accommodate a 2,500-square-foot Advantis Credit Union branch at Northeast 15th Avenue and Fremont Street in Portland.
Belmont project design includes wooden ‘tongue’
An inventive wooden "tongue" sculpture and a green co-op space on the roof are just two unique design elements in the Belmont project, a collaborative effort of SUM Design Studio and BKL/A Architecture.
Barrel House
A 60-year-old warehouse in inner Southeast Portland is being transformed into the Barrel House, a new pub and beer warehouse for Cascade Brewing. Part of the space will be for barrel aging and bottle conditioning, and another part will be for a small pub and an outdoor dining deck.
Owen Equipment Company
A renovated warehouse that housed a leasing company in Northeast Portland is now a new space for Owen Equipment Company. The one-story, 16,000-square-foot structure will serve as a truck maintenance facility.
Drone manufacturer moves to Hood River
Insitu, a Washington-based company that designs and build unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, is establishing a new facility in Hood River.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- 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
