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The article reports that Slayden Construction is letting the public use old bridges on Old Oregon 38 as it constructs new bridges. The construction company led the team that devised a strategy to use rapid replacement for two of the bridges to help reduce construction-related delays. The contract for the bridges was awarded to Slayden by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in December 2006.

The article focuses on construction projects in Portland, Oregon as of April 2006. The Metropolitan building at River District will feature condominiums. A three-tower building development called The Strand in South Waterfront will sit above an underground parking garage. The Portland Aerial Tram is designed to connect Oregon Health & Science University's Marquam Hill campus with a mixed-use neighborhood.

Focuses on investments in construction projects by ports throughout Oregon and Washington in 2004 in order to boost their business. Description of the construction of an auto-processing facility for Toyota Logistics Services at the Port of Portland in Oregon; Installations at the Port's Terminal 4 as part of their improvement projects; Other construction projects being undertaken by various ports in the area for the improvement of their facilities.

Focuses on various constructions and renovations at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. Decision of the university to launch fundraising campaigns for the construction projects; Several improvements made at the Kelley Engineering Center; Facilities added in the Dixon Recreation Center.

Presents information on several residential development projects of Hoyt Street Properties in Portland, Oregon as of February 2003. Features of the Bridgeport condominiums; Details of the construction of Park Place condominiums; Value of the Park XIII apartment building.

The article focuses on the precautions made by architects and contractors in hiring consultants to prevent fire liability lawsuits in constructing condominiums in Washington and Oregon. Hoyt Street Properties allocate significant portion of its budget to consultants to approve building plans before the construction. Hoffman Construction Co. has in-house staff that document its condominiums projects. GBD Architects works with the same contractors and subcontractors to reduce risk to litigation.

The article focuses on the adoption of public art in construction projects in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Both cities initiated percent-for-art programs in the 1970s. Portland's public art program was initiated by the Regional Arts & Culture Council in 1980 with signature projects such as the Portland Building and the downtown transit mall. In Seattle, the public art scene is also vibrant. The public will see an ocean theme with Pacific Northwest Native American art when the Children's Hospital and regional Medical Center opens its Ambulatory Care Building in May 2006.

Profiles Homer Williams, a Portland, Oregon-based real estate developer. Accomplishments and projects handled by Williams; Remarks of Portland city mayor, Vera Katz on Williams and his projects; Comments of Don Mazziotti, executive director of the Portland Development Commission on Williams.

The article presents an interview with Mike Purcell, president of Gray-Purcell Inc., regarding the mentorship program of the Portland YouthBuilders in Oregon. He recalls how he got involved with the organization. Purcell explains the importance of serving as a mentor. He discusses lessons he has learned through the mentoring process.

Forecasts the result of the Ballot Measure 38 voting conducted in Oregon in November 2004 in relation to a plan to disband the State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) Corp. Supporters of the measure; View of the Association of General Contractors, Oregon-Columbia chapter members on Measure 38; Background on SAIF; Possible implication of the disbandment of SAIF for construction companies.

Presents an update on the construction of a sanctuary in northwest Cornell Road in Portland, Oregon for Sunset Presbyterian Church as of February 2004. Purpose of the construction of the sanctuary; Comments of Tom Frey, the church's project manager on the project; Amount of the project; Features of the sanctuary.

Presents information on the construction of the Tuality Seventh Avenue Medical Plaza in Hillsboro, Oregon by the partnership of Clark/Kjos Architects and Andersen Construction Co. Inc. Construction details; Remarks from Tom Clark, principal at Clark/Kjos Architects; Features of the hospital.

Deals with the construction of the Cottage Grove Community Hospital in Oregon by the partnership of Hyland Construction, TBG Architects and Planners Inc. Construction details; Reason cited by PeaceHealth Medical Group, owner of the hospital, for selecting a design-build contract; Remarks from Jim Werfelmann, executive director of property planning and development for PeaceHealth's Oregon Region.

Presents an update on highway and bridge construction projects in Oregon as of July 2003. Sunnybrook Interchange; Saint Johns Bridge Rehabilitation; Broadway Bridge; Patterson Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation; Ford's Bridge Replacement.

Focuses on the Park Place Condominiums construction project by Hoyt Street Properties in Portland, Oregon. Goal of the project; Features of the condominiums; Incorporation of glass into the condominiums' design.

Focuses on the construction of a fish-screening system at the Klamath Reclamation Project's A Canal in Oregon. Focus of a national debate on the construction of the system; Issues related to water allocation that would be solved upon the start of the system's operation; Challenge faced by Slayden Construction Inc., contractor for the project.

The article discusses an ongoing expansion in the Port of Portland in Oregon. An expansion at Portland Bulk Terminal's potash facility at Terminal 5 will allow the tenant's annual exports to increase. The Terminal 4 cleanup involves dredging contaminated sediment and placing it in a confined disposal facility that will be built at the terminal's Slip 1. At Terminal 6, Advanced American Construction of Portland will lead structural improvements to a floating dock used by Honda.

The article focuses on the success of Gerding/Edlen Development Co., a real estate development company based in Portland, Oregon. The company's success is attributed to its shared commitment to environmentally responsible projects, unique structures and collaborative partnerships. It is known for its innovative projects that serve as national models of sustainable urban development.

Reports on the removal of a drug and alcohol treatment unit as part of the Wapato Corrections Facility in Portland, Oregon. Budget for the project; Factors being considered in building a jail; Description of the facility designed by KMD Architects and Planners.