Recent Articles from Tom Henderson
Skanska: City of Vancouver – Public Works Operations Campus
MACC 06 Bid Packages
Taylor Northwest: Central Oregon Irrigation District Pilot Butte Canal Piping Project
Smith Rock/King Way Modernization Phase 3
Oregon group now addressing state transportation funding
The Rebuilding Our Transportation Vision Workgroup is tasked with creating a funding framework for the 2027 legislative session to address ODOT budget challenges.
$17.1 million mixed-use project in Portland building permits | May 4, 2026
A new construction permit is under review for a project to produce a six-story building with 127 affordable housing units and ground-floor commercial space.
Sizable multifamily proposal in Portland land use review intakes | May 4, 2026
Early assistance is being sought for a project in Northeast Portland. The proposal is for construction of a four- to five-story mixed-use building with more than 150 apartments.
New aquatic center designed for Northgate Park in Portland
Construction of the $91.5 million facility may start in fall 2027. The center will feature competition and recreation pools, amenities like rentable event rooms and sustainable design elements.
Mental Health is becoming part of construction safety culture
Mental health is increasingly integrated into construction safety culture, with Portland hosting a regional summit to promote awareness and prevention.
91ÊÓÆµ names Almendarez vice president of content
As BridgeTower’s editorial leader, Sandy Almendarez will define and execute a modern, digital-first content strategy across all brands and markets, with responsibility for audience growth, editorial standards, AI-enabled workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $28.6 million in top bidders | May 1, 2026
The city of Independence is preparing to award a $13.07 million contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
Revival sought for Renaissance Center towers in downtown Detroit
The owner of Tower 600 at the riverfront cluster of skyscrapers plans to convert it into mixed-use space while a $1.6 billion redevelopment plan remains in limbo.
Rural site possibilities under new opportunity zone framework | Opinion
The 2025 version of the Qualified Opportunity Zone program includes updates. Two key changes are permanence and provision of additional benefits for rural developments.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
















