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Property acquisitions to be sought for project in Troutdale
Multnomah County on Thursday authorized its transportation division to begin negotiations for property purchases to allow construction of improvements on a portion of Southwest 257th Drive.
Burnside Bridge replacement project enters design phase
The Federal Highway Administration on Friday published its Record of Decision for the Burnside Bridge replacement project, Multnomah County announced.
Cross-laminated timber, glulam, laminated veneer, and more
While mass timber continues to attract interest for buildings, project teams have several different types to consider.
Major maintenance coming to Portland thoroughfare
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released plans for construction of sidewalks, pedestrian safety improvements and new, smooth pavement along 2.5 miles of 82nd Avenue.
International company acquires Pacific Northwest design firm
Architecture, planning and interiors firm SRG Partnership has been acquired by CannonDesign, a global architecture, engineering and consulting company headquartered in New York City.
On the Boards: Accretech industrial building
A new 30,000-square-foot office and production facility is in the works for a site in Portland鈥檚 Northwest Industrial District.
Building industry firm gains new leader
Otak Inc., a Portland-based multidisciplinary firm, has named Raul Aviles Jr. its new chief executive officer.
Landscape design firms recognized at awards soiree
The Design Awards program recognizes the firms, individuals and agencies responsible for outstanding works of landscape architecture and environmental planning in Oregon and beyond.
Lloyd Center master plan gets a second look
The master plan for the redevelopment of Lloyd Center received a second round of design advice from the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
A focus ‘not solely on how they died, but how they lived’
A preliminary design was unveiled recently for the memorial that will honor victims of the deadly 2018 attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
$600 million grant secured for bridge replacement project
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program has been awarded $600 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation via its National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program.
Historic Landmarks Commission adds members
Two newcomers are poised to join the seven-member group that provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing the city鈥檚 historic and architectural heritage.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
