The Oregon State Legislature’s First Special Session of 2020 adjourned the evening of Friday, June 26 after passing 22 bills in a whirlwind session lasting three days. Legislators convened wearing
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
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 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
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
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
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,
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).
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
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
