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Newsmakers 2016: Kiewit Infrastructure West Company
The opening last year of the long-awaited Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, followed four years of careful design, planning, tight deadlines and close cooperation -- and Kiewit Infrastructure West was there for the entire ride.
Tilikum Crossing gaining its share of traffic
The Tilikum Crossing, since opening Sept. 12, is approaching the 2 million mark for passenger traffic.
Tilikum Crossing named ACEC Oregon 鈥榯op project鈥�
Tilikum Crossing, the car-free span over the Willamette River built only for light rail trains, streetcar trains, buses, cyclists and pedestrians, won both Project of the Year and People's Choice Award honors at the 2016 AECE Oregon Engineering Excellence Awards held Wednesday night.
Center for Architecture exhibit looks at health
Many factors influence design, but a new exhibit at the Center for Architecture is focused on the one considering health and fitness.
A fine landscape line
The new Tilikum Crossing over the Willamette River is a dramatic visual addition to Portland, but it鈥檚 the work of landscape architects that will dominate the sights along the new light-rail Orange Line when it opens in the fall.
Old Town Chinatown refreshment
Work is under way to bring a new look to the Grove Hotel -- and the surrounding neighborhood.
Photos: TriMet holds first ride on new MAX line
TriMet held the first ride on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project between downtown Portland and northern Clackamas County Friday. Approximately 500 people rode two of the agency’s new Type […]
Design lecture series coming to Portland
鈥淎 New City Beautiful: Landscape + Infrastructure = Public Space鈥� will feature four presentations. Each will take place in either April or May in Portland.
MAX orange line: Money saved is money earned
TriMet鈥檚 new MAX orange line is nearing completion millions of dollars under budget -- and a portion of those savings will be used to enhance the project.
Photos: MAX train traverses Tilikum Crossing
A MAX train crossed the TriMet‘s new Tilikum Crossing bridge using its own power for the first time Wednesday. 聽The train began at the new Southwest 4th Avenue/ Lincoln Street […]
Pointing to a cleanup’s success
Innovative engineering techniques used in the Zidell Yards cleanup are gaining national recognition.
Fostering growth in Southeast Portland
An advisory committee is preparing recommendations for zoning changes in the inner east side.
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
