Opportunities for Business Development
If you are a certified DBE or ESB business owner, read on! Are you interested in taking classes related to accessing capital or learning other small business practices to develop
Author: Karla Holland
Workplace Safety Video Contest for Oregon High Schoolers
High school students across Oregon are invited to let their video skills shine for a good cause: increasing awareness about workplace safety for young workers. The annual “Speak up. Work
Trib OpEd: Infrastructure: the Backbone of this Country
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the Business Tribune in Transportation Now! on November 19 and can be viewed here. The construction industry
Avoid Holiday Hazards: Step Up Your Ladder Game
Boxes, buckets, and benches are a few of our least favorite things. Whether you’re hanging lights, topping the tree, or adorning that 10-foot-tall snow person, this time of year is
How to Avoid Spreading the Flu at Work
Stay home—work can wait. It’s flu season, which means you know the drill: If you get sick, stay home from work. But what if you have a big meeting, or
Construction Prices Up; Margins Tighter
The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of
Changes to Rental Tax on Heavy Equipment Starting January 1, 2019
In 2018, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 4139 to reform taxation of heavy rental equipment. Heavy equipment providers will now be exempt from paying property tax on rental fleets (subject
Get to Know Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
AGC would not be able to have the successful events and meetings without our generous partners! As a benefit of our yearly Partner Program, we spotlight each of our member
Spark Safety With Workplace Tidying Tips
Thanks to Marie Kondo’s book and Netflix show, many Oregonians are uncovering the life-changing magic of tidiness at home. But the fight against clutter shouldn’t stop there. “Our workplaces are
Metro Construction Growth Continues; Workforce Continued Challenge
Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of