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Portland attorneys invent handle for iPad called ‘The Clutch’
A growing number of lawyers and judges have discovered that an iPad offers a much easier way to transport documents and take notes during legal proceedings.
Are iPads useful? These architects say so
The architects at DLR Group have invested in tablet computers - namely iPads - as tools for showcasing their work when they're traveling. Its technology enhances many aspects of the work of local design firms, according to architects.
Hackers make commenting on city council agenda a breeze
The city of Portland will show off its legislative agenda app next Friday at the Open Source Convention, an annual convention that celebrates and shows off all things open source.
Solar devices soon to be made on the cheap, thanks to printer ink
Personally, I always thought ink cartridges were expensive, but apparently technology that goes into printer ink can help make some solar energy devices cheaper. A professor and a doctorate student […]
OSU borrows ink-jet technology for solar devices
Ink-jet printing is contributing to a breakthrough in the production of thin-film solar devices. Oregon State University engineers submitted a patent for a printing process and chemical solution that could significantly reduce the cost of producing solar energy cells.
Equipment gets retrofit for courthouse project
Parrish Excavating is retrofitting seven pieces of construction equipment with a technology that removes carbon emissions as part of a the East County Courthouse project.
Tech industry and the construction comeback
Intel’s announcement that the company will be sinking billions of dollars into its Hillsboro campus has construction workers rejoicing across the state and the region. But even beyond the impact […]
Tech industry and the construction comeback
Intel’s announcement that the company will be sinking billions of dollars into its Hillsboro campus has construction workers rejoicing across the state and the region. But even beyond the impact […]
Oregon contractor’s trick gets attention
A new study by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon State University would help engineers understand pipe ramming. The study will take 30 months and $330,000.
Lasers help identify potential landslides
Laser technology is being used by researchers to penetrate Oregon's thick forest foliage in search of areas under threat of landslides.
Steel ‘velcro’ could be used for building facades
Buildings of the future could be held together with velcro. Well, not the fabric fasteners that you strap on your sneakers, but a new invention created at the Technical University of Munich that uses a similar hook-and-loop fastening system constructed from steel.
Steel ‘velcro’ could be used for building facades
Buildings of the future could be held together with velcro. Well, not the fabric fasteners that you strap on your sneakers, but a new invention created at the Technical University of Munich that uses a similar hook-and-loop fastening system constructed from steel.
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
