Category Archives: Construction Trends

Industrial Demolition Contractors Make Space for Developers in 2020

Posted on January 14, 2020 by admin

2019 was another big year for Oregon demolition contractors, with nearly 2.7 million square feet of industrial buildings completed or under construction in the year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends, Industrial Demolition | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 Ways Offsite Construction Affects Portland’s C&D Industry

Posted on October 3, 2019 by admin

Offsite construction, while being around for many decades, has begun to see a surge in popularity among construction and demolition companies in Portland. More and … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Women Embrace Construction & Demolition Industry Jobs

Posted on September 9, 2019 by admin

It is no secret that the construction industry is facing a labor shortage that has already begun to impact industrial demolition companies in Portland. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Oregon Construction & Demolition Employment

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

It has been a big year for demolition companies in Oregon. In fact, the entire U.S. has experienced a 4.7 percent increase, or 330,000 net … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Will Wooden Skyscrapers Grace Portland’s Skyline?

Posted on December 7, 2018 by admin

For more than a hundred years, Oregon has been the leading producer of wood products in the nation. Almost half the state is covered in … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Are Robots the Answer to C&D Labor Shortages?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by admin

Industrial demolition and construction companies are hurting for skilled workers more intensely than in the past.

Posted in Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Nonresidential Construction to Spike Through 2019

Posted on June 18, 2018 by admin

Construction isn’t going to slow down soon anytime soon. Although the industry faces rising material costs and labor shortages, the American Institute of Architects projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial Demolition, Construction Trends | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

C&D Industry Continues to Expand Portland’s Urban Core

Posted on June 6, 2018 by admin

Portland demolition and construction is booming as the city’s its urban core expands. From new construction to building renovations, the area is experiencing a record … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends, Oregon Demolition, Portland Demolition | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Can Off-Site Construction & On-Site Demolition Work Hand-in-Hand?

Posted on May 23, 2018 by admin

The Portland demolition industry is constantly evolving as construction trends and technologies emerge. One of the most recent trends making waves is off-site construction, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Techniques, Construction Trends | Leave a comment

Are 3D-Printed Homes Portland’s Answer to New Housing?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by admin

Portland has a crushing need for not just housing, but for affordable housing. Because of the ability to build homes quickly using additive manufacturing, 3D … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Trends, Oregon Demolition, Portland Demolition | Tagged , , | Leave a comment