Report of the June 2020 AGCA Board of Directors Meeting
The AGC of America Board of Directors met on June 18 and 19. They reviewed reports on AGC membership, finances, and on association and industry matters including: AGC Political Action
Author: Karla Holland
Oregon Gov. Brown Signs Tax Technical Corrections Bill Into Law
The Oregon Legislature, in special session in late June, passed HB 4202, the Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) technical corrections bill. This was the same language negotiated in a bill supported
AGC’s Epstien Presents Emerging Issues in Construction Health & Safety
AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Barb Epstien recently presented at the virtual American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce EXP 2020). AIHce is the annual conference of the
AGC/SAIF Members Receive $3.3 Million Retro Return
Wilsonville, Ore.—The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF announced today a $3,360,142 retrospective return for the 639 companies who participated in the AGC/SAIF group workers’ compensation program during
Three Heartfelt Ways to Make a Co-Worker’s Day
Instead of focusing on romance this Valentine’s Day, consider reaching out with kindness. According to research by Mental Health America, Oregon has one of the worst rates of mental health
Let’s All Get Home: May is Transportation Safety Awareness Month
Spring brings out the orange. Orange cones, barrels, and signs reminding us all that road construction season has arrived. Most everyone plans their travel routes, slows down for work zones,
DJC Op-Ed: Extreme Measures Needed to Improve Safety in Construction
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on May 14 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Gordon Rea, McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Receives AIA Eugene Construction Craft Award
The American Institute of Architects honored the most deserving of contractors, suppliers, and other industry individuals that they work with for their superior skills, attentive effort, and those that have
AGC Hosts Workforce Events Across Oregon
There is no shortage of activity in Oregon at the moment in addressing the construction industry’s workforce shortage. Schools are creating new construction focused programming, workforce investment boards are investing
National Safety Month: Learn to See Hazards
Hazards are everywhere. Though you might not view your workplace as particularly “hazardous,” dangers are often there. You may have just become accustomed to them and aren’t seeing them. Learn