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OSU using scanners to watch for landslides
Researchers at Oregon State University are studying the combined use of aerial and land scans as a way to keep an eye on dangerous landslide sites and deal with problems proactively, rather than cleaning up problems after they occur.
PSU expanding real estate development program
Portland State University in September 2011 will begin offering a master's program for real estate development. PSU already offers a graduate certificate in real estate development, but coursework is not comprehensive.
Oregon students install solar panels in Africa
Students with the Oregon Institute of Technology spent three weeks this summer installing solar power in Tanzania. Their group, Solar Hope, seeks to raise awareness of renewable energy options in developing countries.
University of Oregon power station upgraded
Turner Construction is tackling a $40 million upgrade to the the University of Oregon's Central Power Station. The upgrade will increase energy efficiency and meet a higher demand for power over the next four years.
Dvorak the first sustainability manager at Lewis & Clark College
Sustainability encompasses far more than basic environmental concepts, said Amy Dvorak, who recently was named the first sustainability manager at Lewis & Clark College.
A student’s definition of sustainability
Nathaniel Stoll, a junior in the environmental studies program, said he chose to focus on sustainability because he feels compassionate about the world he lives in.
UO hires designers for architecture building
The University of Oregon has hired a team of design and engineering firms to help plan a new home for its School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
Universities, agencies join to plan roads
A newly-launched transportation collaborative could lead to reduced spending, more accurate planning of roads and bike routes, and a streamlined pathway for university students to enter into careers with several agencies in Oregon.
Materials degree at OSU still a sapling
A new renewable materials degree at Oregon State University evolved out of the wood science program at the College of Forestry. The new program has been updated and altered at the suggestion of an industry that's growing, despite the poor economy.
PSU students tackle Northwest Portland site
A group of six Portland State University graduate students recently presented a development plan for the Con-way site in Northwest Portland. The project was part of a summer-long workshop.
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
- 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
