President Donald Trump‘s announced deployment of the Oregon National Guard to protect federal facilities in Portland focuses attention on a corner of the South Waterfront that has already seen significant protests this year.

Renovation for a climate science exhibit is ahead at OMSI. @omsiedu.bsky.social djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

The value of new design contracts fell for the 18th consecutive month in August, marking the longest decline in 15 years of data, according to the American Institute of Architects. Could a turnaround be ahead? djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

Portland's FIR program for residential remodel permitting has come under scrutiny for an ongoing freeze that has locked out new and emerging contractors. A lawyer representing one contractor outside the program has written to city officials. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

The Portland Design Commission punted Thursday on a vote to approve a 272-unit residential and retail redevelopment of Centennial Mills. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

Gov. Kotek has directed the state Department of Administrative Services to plan seismic projects on state government buildings. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

Seneca Development is following through on plans to build apartments at a former Rite Aid site on Cesar Chavez Blvd. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

The Design Commission is considering critiques of the Interstate Bridge design. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

A 72-unit affordable multifamily building has been proposed on Vaughn Street in Northwest Portland. djcoregon.com/news/2025/09...

QUAD Architects, a small Portland firm, has found a niche in middle-housing projects. djcoregon.com/news/2025/08...

The emergency department in Oregon Health & Science University’s Mark O. Hatfield Research Center is undergoing a remodel. #emergency #OHSU

Turning a racetrack into a baseball field worthy of hosting Major League Baseball takes time and a plan. #mlb

About a decade after Flint’s water crisis caused national outrage, replacement of lead water pipes there still isn’t finished. #flint #water

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A long line of lenders and subcontractors is pursuing Emerick Construction for alleged nonpayment on school, fire station and hospital jobs — and even for landscaping at Emerick President Corey Lohman's own home. Story: djcoregon.com/news/2025/06...

Portland-area voters approved $911.2 million in affordable housing bonds in 2016-18. The results are in. A look back at a generation of affordable housing: djcoregon.com/news/2025/06...

Short-term rentals aren’t allowed in residential areas, a restriction intended to prevent neighborhoods from being overrun by tourists at the expense of residents. #hawaii

Mt. Hood Community College has won its first bond measure in 50 years. The $136 million bond issue will fund facilities upgrades: djcoregon.com/news/2025/05...

Two adjacent buildings in downtown Portland are on track to receive changes to accommodate the James Beard Public Market, which will hold 40 small businesses.

The college will begin the bond implementation process in the coming months. An oversight committee will be formed to ensure transparency and accountability.

Tech leader ZoomInfo's new headquarters will move from its current location at 805 Broadway St. to a four-story office at Terminal 1 along the Columbia River. #ZoomInfo

Andersen Construction will serve as general contractor/construction manager of Kaiser Permanente's expansion in Clackamas. djcoregon.com/news/2025/05...

The city of Portland would suspend system development charges (SDCs) for up to three years under a plan announced by Mayor Keith Wilson and Gov. Tina Kotek. The fee waiver must first be approved by the City Council. djcoregon.com/news/2025/05...

We were able to get some additional detail from the city's lawsuit: Someone posing as "John Lisman" with contractor MWH-Kiewit was able to convince a city employee to misdirect $6.7 million to a JPMorgan Chase account. djcoregon.com/news/2025/04...

Hawaiian investor Watumull Properties has purchased a 40,831-square-foot business park in Vancouver, Wa., for $6.49 million. djcoregon.com/news/2025/04...

The Metro Council has approved $250 million to kick-start construction of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. djcoregon.com/news/2025/04...

A county hearings officer will take up LUBA's remand of the $2.1 billion Bull Run water filtration project on April 16. djcoregon.com/news/2025/04...

A $120 million minor league baseball stadium is rising in Hillsboro. djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

Three big names in Oregon architecture have been named AIA Fellows: djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

BREAKING: Contractors on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tina Kotek's executive order requiring project labor agreements on most large projects. djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

A clinic building in Lake Oswego has sold for $2.05 million. djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

The Portland Water Bureau ordered contractors to halt construction at the $2.1 billion Bull Run Filtration Project on Friday. Workers were advised not to show up to the site through Tuesday.

Andersen Construction's work for Portland Public Schools is under scrutiny, with PPS alleging inadequate management of subcontractors and the construction schedule. Andersen responds that it's "very proud" of its work for PPS. djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

A newly adopted PPS framework plan will limit the size and scope of construction at Cleveland, Ida B. Wells and Jefferson high schools.

Gov. Kotek has no plans to backtrack on her executive order requiring project labor agreements, the governor's office said Tuesday. djcoregon.com/news/2025/02...

The White House said Friday 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico will kick in on Saturday. Does your business rely on imported goods? Tell us how. DM here or email [email protected] djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

Gov. Tina Kotek's middle-housing bill may be facing an amendment to address concerns from the League of Oregon Cities. #OrLeg djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

Build something cool? Nomination for the DJC's 29th annual Top Projects contest is open: bit.ly/40w96Ke

The Portland Housing Bureau is pivoting to buying existing buildings, including one on S.E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. In the current market, many multifamily buildings can be had for significantly less than replacement cost.

In-N-Out is coming to Portland. djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

A U of O acoustic research lab is coming to the Port of Portland. djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

Contractors are lobbying the incoming Trump administration in hopes of heading off tariffs on construction materials. “Yes, we’ve been talking about it with the transition teams," one executive said. Unlocked from our paywall: djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

The construction industry is anticipating Trump administration regulatory changes, including the possible withdrawal of OSHA's draft heat rule. djcoregon.com/news/2025/01...

Construction experts are warning that the looming Trump tariffs could turbocharge materials price increases. djcoregon.com/news/2024/12...

A Newberg roofing contractor was fined $135,000 for repeatedly violating fall-protection rules.

A Wilsonville logistics facility has sold for $21.15 million to a California investment firm. Coffee Creek Logistics Center was built on spec by Panattoni. djcoregon.com/news/2024/12...

A photo collection from Tuesday night's event honoring Portland's Phenoms & Icons.

‪Ubiquiti has taken nearly 19,000 square feet in a downtown Portland office tower. djcoregon.com/news/2024/12...

Mortenson has built a scale mock-up near the Portland Art Museum to test fits and finishes for the Rothko Pavilion. djcoregon.com/news/2024/11...

Construction will start next month on a 40-unit affordable apartment project in the Jade District. djcoregon.com/news/2024/11...