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Industry pros striving to create healthier buildings
While many real estate investors expect demand for healthy buildings to increase in the years ahead, securing the appropriate materials for such projects can be a challenge.
Systems within a highly efficient structure
The PAE Living Building is expected to live up to its name via innovative solutions for energy use, water use and more.
Building Blocks: Holden of Pearl
Construction of a 16-story senior living tower began recently in Portland's Pearl District. The building will have 237 apartments and numerous amenities for people seeking independent or assisted living.
How much wood could the market absorb? A lot more
The pandemic and wildfires have seriously hampered supplies of lumber, and construction companies are paying dearly.
From construction waste to valuable shelter
Another former project mock-up has a new life at a Portland houseless community via the Useful Waste Initiative.
Contractors look to fight bias with Safe From Hate effort
In May, when a noose was found at the 4th and Montgomery project in downtown Portland, executives at general contractor Andersen Construction remained unaware of the racial intimidation incident for weeks.
Builders bringing unique clinic to life
Colorful artwork will highlight the exterior of a new health care facility that Walsh Construction is building in the Rosewood neighborhood for nonprofit Outside In.
Williams Plaza gaining upgrades, a floor at a time
Crews are performing a variety of improvements at an affordable housing structure in Northwest Portland.
Project team seeing how low it can go
Efficient design and construction strategies are curbing the cost of an affordable housing development in Southeast Portland.
Project team blazing a trail
The PAE Living Building will include a cutting-edge micro-grid electrical system and a 71,000-gallon basement cistern that stores rainwater for conversion to drinking water.
Clinic construction begins in Rosewood area
Ground was broken last week on a new health care facility that will feature a colorful mural above its entrance.
Taking workforce development to school
The Benson Polytechnic High School construction technology program is growing, thanks in part to one contractor鈥檚 assistance.
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
