Proposed CCB License Fee Increase
The Construction Contractors’ Board (“CCB”) is considering raising the future license fee by $50 per renewal period. The proposed $50 increase would offset the elimination of $1.6M in continuing education
Author: Karla Holland
Over 50 Employees and Working on a State Contract?
Effective January 1, 2016: Pay Equity Compliance Certificate Requirement Senate Bill 491 established the requirement for the bidder or proposer to comply with the pay equity provisions of state law
OP-ED: Inaction will be costly for transportation infrastructure
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver During the 2008–2014 recession, the construction industry in Oregon and southwest Washington
DJC TopProjects Call for Nominations
The Daily Journal of Commerce has opened the door for nominations for its 2016 TopProjects Awards. The awards, now in their 21st year, honor the best public and private buildings,
OP-ED: It’s time to serve those who have served
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver During this time of year, we are reminded how much need exists
National Hwy Safety Training Coming to Oregon
Highway Work Zone Safety Training Offered by AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood federal grant Program Description Construction workers make up approximately 4% of the country’s workforce, but
Construction spending stays strong; November 2015 slips
Construction spending slipped in November from a month earlier but maintained a strong rate of year-over-year growth in all major categories, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors
Industry Mourns Loss of Art Riedel
Arthur “Art” Riedel December 25, 1930–February 25, 2016 Arthur “Art” Riedel 85 passed away peacefully February 25, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Portland after a lengthy stay and a courageous
Williams to Chair National Transportation Group
Oregon Businessman to Chair National Transportation Group in 2016 A Springfield, Oregon, construction executive has been elected 2016 chairman of the Board of Directors of TRIP, a national transportation research
OP-ED: Initiative Petition 28 is bad for business
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Since 1990, when voters approved Measure 5 to place limits on property