Trail Blazers Picked Contractor for Moda Center Renovation
The team selected PCL Construction for the $221.6 million project, which targets a 2030 completion date.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Portland Trail Blazers have selected PCL Construction to lead a proposed renovation of the Moda Center. The firm, which has previously managed arena projects in Los Angeles and Toronto, could potentially hire a workforce that is 95% local.
Why it matters
The project hinges on a complex funding framework involving $120 million from Portland and $101.6 million from Multnomah County. Final agreements for these public contributions remain under negotiation, leaving the official project timeline and scope subject to change.
The proposed plan includes a $120 million contribution from Portland and a $101.6 million commitment from Multnomah County. Officials project that up to 95% of the total project workforce could be hired locally.
The players
Portland Trail Blazers
The professional basketball team that operates the Moda Center.
PCL Construction
A construction firm with experience building sports arenas in Los Angeles and Toronto.
Portland
The city government that approved a $120 million funding framework.
Multnomah County
The regional government that committed up to $101.6 million for the renovation.
The details
The renovation project relies on a framework for public contributions approved by both city and county officials. PCL Construction has been tapped to lead the work, drawing on their experience with sports facilities in other major cities. While the project is targeted for completion by 2030, final agreements between the public bodies and the team are still being finalized.
Timeline
2030: Targeted completion date for the renovation project.
Beyond the Bridges
This selection marks a shift in the ongoing negotiation of the funding framework established by Portland and Multnomah County. It follows the established pattern of high-stakes public-private partnerships used for major venue projects in the region.
Local construction workers may see new job opportunities as the project aims for a 95% local hiring rate. Residents should watch for future city and county council sessions where final funding agreements will be formally voted upon.
The takeaway
The project is still subject to the finalization of multi-million dollar public contribution agreements. Residents should monitor upcoming Portland City Council and Multnomah County board meetings for the final vote on the funding framework.
Further reading
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