Heat Illness Can be Deadly
The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water
Author: Karla Holland
2017 Northwest Construction Industry Salary Survey
Lend Us Your Numbers to Win a Free Compensation Study To make the best decisions for your business, you need up-to-date, relevant data. Our survey, published in partnership with Moss
Work Zone Safety is Important All Year
Oregon’s Transportation Safety Month is coming to a close, but work zone safety is important all year! As a responsible driver, be sure to familiarize yourself with these important work
Q&A With The DJC
The Daily Journal of Commerce is the leading source of built industry news and information in the Pacific Northwest. Their editorial content, virtual plan room, and events are focused on
Fines Are Double in Work Zones 24/7…Workers or Not.
Some drivers think that when they don’t see workers, there’s no need to slow down. Not true. Here are just a few reasons why driving above the posted speed limit
OP-ED: Oregon’s initiative and referendum process: a growing crisis
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Oregon’s system of “direct government” is failing us. That is a strong
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Wraps Up
April 2016: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2010–2014 Distracted driving in Oregon Driver distracted, inattentive, distracted by passenger and/or driver using cell phone Total Crashes Fatal Crashes Deaths All Injuries
Eligible Grant Funded Activity for Highway and Non-Road Diesel
Eligible Grant Funded Activity for Highway and Non-Road Diesel The Department of Environmental Quality has nearly $500,000 to support clean diesel upgrade projects focusing on construction equipment operating primarily in
AGCA: Members’ Input Needed on EPA Proposed 2017 CGP
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on its proposed 2017 Construction General Permit, which authorizes stormwater discharge from construction sites. Although the Agency’s general permit directly
OP-ED: How companies can ensure safety excellence
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Throughout the devastating recession, companies were forced to downsize. It would be