Texas modular building maker sets down stakes in Oregon

A Texas firm that specializes in modular buildings used for schools, multifamily housing and hospitals has expanded into Oregon and the Northwest.

Aries Building Systems has launched its Pacific Northwest Major Projects group, which includes one manager in Bend and others in Washington in Vancouver. The group will be headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Greg Pfeiffer, a senior account manager and educational/commercial specialist, will be stationed in Vancouver, and Mary Grim, an administrative…

Real Estate Roundup: A $2M bakery building, and a geotech firm signs on at Albers Mill

Here’s a look at some of the latest commercial real estate transactions in the Portland metro region submitted to Real Estate Roundup, the Business Journal’s database of commercial real estate transactions.

You can view more deals in the database or submit transactions for inclusion in the section.

Creative media agency R2C Group purchased the15,000-square-foot bakery building at 1403 S.E. Stark Street across from the renovated Washington High School for $2.09 million. Mark Fraser, Brandon O’Leary…

Health care company signs lease to take over entire building in Sabal Park

Validus Group has signed a deal with one of its existing tenants to take over the entirety of a building in Sabal Park.

Electrostim Medical Services Inc. has signed a lease for an additional 11,825 square feet at 3504 Cragmont Drive, making it the sole occupant of the 58,000-square-foot building. EMSI, which specializes in home electrical stimulation units and accessories for management of pain and physical rehabilitation, was already in the building.

Its expansion backfills a space recently vacated…

Honolulu gas prices begin going downhill

Honolulu’s gas prices began going downhill last week, averaging $3.01 for a gallon of regular on Sunday, 3.6 cents less than a week earlier, according to the website GasBuddy.com.

Honolulu motorists were paying a half-cent a gallon less than a month ago and $120.9 less than a year ago.

The local prices reflect a nationwide trend, which saw the average gas price fall 3 cents a gallon during the past week to $2.39.

Local motorists and visitors could see more of the same as summer approaches, GasBuddy…

Triad construction project wins state award

An $11 million construction project in the Triad has received statewide recognition.

Shelco LLC’s Triad office was recognized late last month for its role as construction manager at-risk on the Hill Hall Renovation and Student Success Center project at Winston-Salem State University.

The renovation and expansion project added more than 6,000 square feet to the existing facility, bringing its total square footage to 38,021. The center, located in the heart of campus, provides support services, mentoring…