On the Boards: Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building
The Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building at University of Oregon's Portland campus is a new 54,000-square-foot mass timber facility under construction.
ZGF Architects designs $300M hospital expansion in Astoria
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria is receiving a six-story, 183,000-square foot addition designed to be seismically resilient and withstand tsunami inundation.
Use of mass timber expanding in health care projects
Cross-laminated timber and similar materials are gaining traction in health care facilities such as the Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion in Astoria.
Portland Design Commission OKs Lloyd Center master plan
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a master plan to redevelop the Lloyd Center mall into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, retail space and open spaces.
Lloyd Center redevelopment plan faces opposition
Community members urged preserving the mall and indoor ice rink as the project team again appeared before the Portland Design Commission.
Portland OKs OMSI District plans
Plans for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) District are moving forward, with construction of the first project in the master plan set to begin next year.
OMSI District eyes infrastructure improvements, education park first
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) plans for a new neighborhood district are moving forward.
91ÊÓÆµ Power List 2023
Each year, the 91ÊÓÆµ editorial staff compiles a list of the contractors, engineers and architects that are shaping skylines and redefining the industry through their outstanding work. This year's Power Lists features 20 companies that are leading the AEC industry into 2023 (in no particular order).
PAE Living Building aiming to live up to its name
The innovative structure, now in its first year of operations, is on track to gain certification thanks to some key systems.
The vision, the plan, the cost – OMSI District master plan
More than 7,000 construction jobs will be created by the 3 million-square-foot mixed-use development proposed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
The PAE Living Building: lessons learned
Lead team members from PAE Engineers, Edlen & Co., ZGF Architects and Walsh Construction gathered recently to discuss the project.
Sizable structure’s pieces coming together
Prefabrication solved a roof puzzle for the Portland International Airport main terminal project team.
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 — 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



















