Low Carbon Fuel Standard Passes House 31 to 29
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Senate Bill 324 passed 31 to 29. Those opposing this vote included all twenty-five House Republicans along with four House Democrats including: Rep. Jeff
Author: Karla Holland
Students: Get Your Videos Ready!
Speak up. Work safe. Video Contest Opens to Oregon Students The annual “Speak up. Work safe.” Video contest is now open to high school students across Oregon. The top three
OIT Student Chapter Takes Third in National Contest
2014 AGC of America Outstanding Student Chapter Contest Congratulations to the OIT Student Chapter, Third Place In the 2014 AGC of America Outstanding Student Chapter Contest! AGC of America received
2014 AGCA Building Contractors Conference is Almost Here
From AGC of America: Austin, TX | September 10–12, 2014 The 2014 AGC Building Contractors Conference brings together high-level leaders in the building construction industry to share, learn and discuss
Costs run high for Portland’s digital permitting efforts
From Oregonlive.com Projected costs for Portland’s paperless building permit system have increased by more than 40 percent while the timeline for the long-awaited technology project has slipped by about a year.
Construction employment rises; labor shortages reported
From AGC of America: Construction industry employment reached a five-year high in August as the sector added 20,000 jobs and its unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest rate
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC Of America to begin surveying members on workforce issues later this week Responses Will Help Push for Measures Outlined in the Workforce Development Plan AGC of America will be
Nominate a Safety Standout Today!
Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference March 9–12, 2015 Oregon Convention Center, Portland Award nominations are now being accepted for individuals and organizations who make extraordinary contributions to workplace
SAIF Announces WC Dividend
SAIF’s Latest Dividend Injects $165 Million into Oregon Economy More than 44,000 employers will receive the dividend, which brings the total amount SAIF has returned to Oregon businesses since 2010
Complete the Workforce Survey, Enter to Win
Please Take a Few Moments and Complete the AGCA Workforce Survey Send us a screen shot and you could win a $100 gift card to Cabela’s! Since AGC of America