Construction Jobs At Highest Level Since 2008; Pay Rises
Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to
Author: Karla Holland
Winter reminds us that safety must be embraced as a core value
With the colder-than-average winter weather across Oregon in the last month, safety has been a major concern for most of us in the construction industry — both employees and employers.
OP-ED: Contractors give back this holiday season (and year-round)
During the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of giving back to our communities. The construction industry has a strong tradition of giving back by donating time, skills
Help Send Oregon State CEM Students to Reno
Greetings, Friends of OSU CEM! The Oregon State University Construction Engineering Management Program is currently seeking sponsorships for this year’s Associated Schools of Construction “Reno” Student Competition. Please let Lauren
The Future of Workforce Development Starts Now
The Future of Workforce Development Starts Now By Amy King, Communications Manager for NCCER Regardless of the technological advancements that are developed, the most important part of the construction industry
Jordan Cove Supporters Going Back to FERC
Jordan Cove LNG has finalized its optimized project design and intends to file a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “While the decision on Friday was disappointing, we
Federal Court Temporarily Halts Overtime Rule
On November 22, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule, which was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016. As
Inclement Weather Can Mean an Increase in Injured Workers
SAIF Reminds Employers to Take Precautions in Snow and Ice With possible snow and ice in the forecast this week, it’s important to keep workplace safety top of mind—even for
Seasonal Employees Need Safety Training, Too!
As companies rush to hire workers for the holiday season, SAIF has tips on how to provide safety training to new employees of all ages Whether it’s your first job
9 Ways to Help Workers Keep Healthy Resolutions
Nine Ways Employers Can Help Workers Keep Healthy Resolutions Information provided by SAIF With 2017 kicking off this week, there’s a topic that’s on many Oregonians’ minds: their New Year’s