Daily Journal of Commerce

12/15/2025

The Oregon Transportation Commission voted Thursday to move construction of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project to its next phase despite limited funding.

The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved moving the project to its next phase and directed ODOT to work with stakeholders.

12/15/2025

⚠️ Nominate today for our Construction All-Stars and Newsmakers of the Year awards!⚠️

These awards highlight individuals and companies that are making an impact on the state and their communities.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/4pjdDtw

12/12/2025

The Portland City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution to study the city's design review process, including possible reforms and a moratorium.

The City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to study possible reforms and a moratorium, aiming to streamline development and boost housing production.

12/11/2025

Frank Gehry, who designed some of the most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry, who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96 after a brief illness.

12/10/2025

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Find out who made our inaugural list of 250 influential leaders across the A/E/C industries. Check out the Oregon 250. Coming Monday.
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12/08/2025

EV charging infrastructure deployment plans are in the works for Interstates 5 and 84 after the Oregon Department of Transportation secured grant funding from two federal programs for planning, design and installation work at the stations.

Oregon advances EV charging infrastructure on I-5 and I-84 with new federal grants and incentives, including funding for medium and heavy-duty stations and hydrogen fueling.

12/08/2025

⚠️ Last call! Get tickets for our Phenoms & Icons Awards! ⚠️

This networking happy hour and recognition event is an opportunity to honor the best and brightest of the building industries.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/4qHCpod

12/05/2025

Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 people has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support was met by government moves to stifle criticism.

The investigation into a deadly fire at a complex of high-rises in the Tai Po District has revealed unsafe netting around scaffolding set up for renovations.

12/04/2025

A 63-unit Portland apartment building has sold for $14 million - a discount from its only prior transaction.

A 63-unit apartment building in the Buckman neighborhood has sold for a discount from its only prior transaction.

12/04/2025

⚠️ Nominations are OPEN for our Construction All-Stars and Newsmakers of the Year awards!⚠️

These awards highlight individuals and companies that are making an impact on the state and their communities.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/4pjdDtw

12/03/2025

As officials with the 1803 Fund and Black community leaders gathered Tuesday to lay out plans to redevelop Lower Albina, one message rang out: We own it.

1803 Fund officials and others on Tuesday outlined a major plan to redevelop Lower Albina and transform the historic Portland neighborhood.

12/03/2025

A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week.

Early assistance is being sought for a Bureau of Environmental Services project to improve the 101st Avenue Pump Station.