Recent Articles from Tom Henderson
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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.
Skanska: West Linn Operations Complex
Bid Documents will be available online through Building Connected on April 30th, 2026
Lease Crutcher Lewis: PCC Climb Center Renovation
The scope of work includes but is not limited to the renovation to the third floor of the existing CLIMB building, as well as some miscellaneous upgrades to other areas, and select exterior window replacement.
Dallas planning renovations for city hall, police department
A new fee structure will allow the city to pay for transformation of the ex-Polk County Itemizer-Observer building into a city hall, allowing the police department to move into the current city hall.
The dugout rule for workplace crises: notice, respond, support | Opinion
These moments sneak up on you. They don’t come with a warning label. One minute everything’s normal and the next you’re in the middle of something that matters, and you’re hoping you respond the right way.
DSL Builders: Yaquina View Elementary Phase II Seismic
Subcontractor Bids for: Roofing, drywall, painting, flooring
Northeast Portland multifamily building fetches $30.7 million
Grant Park Village Quimby, a 167-unit apartment building in the Sullivan's Gulch neighborhood, recently was purchased by a California investment firm.
AGC’s Oregon-Columbia chapter entering leadership transition
Mike Salsgiver will soon retire as executive director of Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter; his successor, Josh Tompkins, is set to join the trade association in May.
New state laws help Woodburn and other cities add housing
House Bill 4035, recently signed into law, includes an amendment that will allow Woodburn to bring 120 acres inside its urban growth boundary. That is expected to lead to construction of hundreds of homes.
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
















