If you’re planning on building a deck this year, you’re bound to encounter some pretty harsh realities. Inflation, coupled with an unprecedented lumber shortage, has caused decking prices to skyrocket ...

Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials prized for their easy maintenance. Builders are making decks into showpieces, with multiple levels, ...

Drivers can expect traffic snags on the Morrison Bridge next year as crews work on a $7.3 million project to replace the bridge's faulty decking. (Brent Wojahn/ The Oregonian) Multnomah County’s ...