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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.
Another PDX project on final approach
Construction of the new Concourse B at Portland International Airport is on track to wrap up later this year.
Problem elicits a ‘best-case solution’
The contribution of an off-site solar array allowed one project team to meet requirements of Living Building Challenge energy and equity petals.
Security Properties nabs two major Portland properties
A Seattle real estate firm has acquired two major Portland-area multifamily properties, the company announced Monday.
Preparing now for the office of the future
The 鈥渘ew normal鈥� has taken on multiple forms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The first stage was shifting to remote work temporarily and then to a long-term work from home life. But the 鈥渘ew normal鈥� is still metamorphosing as people prepare to return to the office.
Preparing to raise the roof … and set it in place
Installation of a new roof at Portland International Airport's main terminal will involve construction methods seen only in some of the largest projects in the U.S.
Potential living building coming to life
With nearly all mass-timber pieces in place, the general contractor is preparing to tackle weatherproofing for the unique project in Portland's Old Town Chinatown.
Medical office development in the works
Another downtown Portland parking lot is being targeted for a mixed-use development: a seven-story, 140,000-square-foot building on half of a block.
New design considerations for health care
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many providers to seek ways to improve their building environments.
Health care projects receiving high priority
Regulators have streamlined the permitting process for structures that could become vital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Complex redevelopment scheme forming
The Portland Design Commission on Thursday shared its concerns about the Broadway Corridor master plan, which is continuing to evolve.
Speed bumps arise for senior living facility
Refinement is needed, Portland design commissioners say, before they can approve plans for a massive project along Northeast Sandy Boulevard.
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
