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Airline expanding maintenance with new facility
Alaska Airlines is building a 125,000-square-foot maintenance hangar at Portland International Airport to expand aircraft servicing capacity and create jobs.
$3.1 million outdoor shelter in Portland building permits | July 21, 2025
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $693,891 聽 […]
Extra effort makes a big difference
The addition of another solar array is expected to ensure energy use in Chemeketa Community College鈥檚 new classroom building will be net-zero.
Commercial building and facility permits for Oct. 26, 2020
A $1 million new construction permit was issued for a three-story, six-unit apartment building at 2416 N.E. Flanders St. The applicant is Steven Fosler of Fosler Portland Architecture, the owner is Yoni Schwartz of Los Angeles and the contractor is GSI Builders Inc.
New mass-timber facility spreading its wings
The Wingspan Event & Conference Center is being tackled by general contractor/construction manager Swinerton Builders within a stone鈥檚 throw of the Hillsboro Airport.
Supply crunch for mass timber
Cross-laminated timber is continuing to gain popularity, and manufacturers are struggling to meet demand.
Design Beyond Borders: San Francisco mixed-use building
A speculative 310,000-square-foot office building designed for property at Pier 70 will feature cross-laminated timber.
Seismic strength critical for new Beaverton facility
The new Beaverton Public Safety Center now under construction is expected to be able to withstand a sizable quake and continue operating thereafter.
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.
Work available on project in Hillsboro
General contractor Swinerton broke ground last month on the new $46 million Washington County Event Center and now is seeking subcontractors to perform a range of work.
Subcontractors needed for library project
Swinerton Builders is seeking subcontractors as it expands and upgrades the Ledding Library in Milwaukie.
Photos: Inside Vacasa’s new Pearl District office
Vacasa's sprawling new office space in Heartline's office building contains ample daylight and vacation rental-inspired design touches.
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
