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10 important uses of artificial intelligence in construction | OP-ED
AI technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing are being used to automate construction processes, increase safety, and improve efficiency.
3D printing and foam: Organizations make homes more sustainable
Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient.
Another way to combat climate change
Two design specialists at ZGF Architects have devised a digital tool that analyzes proposed concrete mixtures for their carbon footprint and performs a life-cycle assessment based on data provided.
Company driven to make ODOT鈥檚 product list
Representatives of a manufacturer of earth-stabilizing geosynthetic fabrics say they have a product proven to reduce road project costs and increase the lifespan of infrastructure. But the company has been having trouble getting it adopted by a single state department of transportation.
Report: Portland a dynamic city for tech companies
The city's relatively low cost of doing business and its talent pool are spurring an increasing amount of tech startup activity, according to Jones Lang LaSalle's 2015 Technology Office Outlook.
The crazy-cool of building technology
Portland firms are tapping into technology to design, build and manage projects -- one tweet and app at a time.
Organizing unions online? There may be an app for that
There isn't an app available right now for workers looking to start unions in their workplaces, but employment lawyers say it's just matter of time before one pops up.
Portland attracting tech companies
A limited supply of office space in the Central Business District reportedly is driving up rents.
FOCUS ON LAW: Take a walk on the virtual side
Law firms are increasingly going virtual, saving clients time and money by offering documents and case updates online.
$230 million investment positions construction technology firm for more growth
Technology upstart Viewpoint Construction Software announced Tuesday that Bain Capital will invest $230 million into the company by the end of the week.
Skyscraper magic: Now you see it, now you don鈥檛
If Harry Potter grew up to be an architect, there’s a good chance he’d design something along the lines of Tower Infinity, a project in Seoul, South Korea, that’s being […]
Eugene history app now available for iPhones
Eugene city officials wanted to get young people interested in local history, so they condensed it into something that can be downloaded onto an iPhone and played like a video game.
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
