Student Essay Competition Deadline Approaching
Construction management or engineering seniors eligible to submit Allhands essay by November 16, 2015. The competition is still open to any senior-level student in a four or five-year ABET or
Author: Karla Holland
Court Issues Stay of EPA/Corps Regulation RE: Waters of US
The EPA issued a ruling in May that redefined “the waters of the US” for the Clean Water Act. The ruling extended federal jurisdiction over small waterways that were previously
Do You Have What It Takes to be a Carpenter?
The month of October has been declared by the Governor as “Careers in Construction Month.” Do you have what it takes to join this well-paying and highly skilled industry? If
2015 PNW Construction Salary Guide Available
2015 Guide Now Available The results are in! In conjunction with several Northwest chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the 12th Construction Industry Salary Survey, which gathers data
OP-Ed: A future workforce: OSU program leads by example
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver Across the state, students in elementary schools and high schools have already
2015 CTE Revitalization Grant Proposal Reviewers Are Needed!
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking volunteers to serve as grant proposal reviewers. Ideally, reviewers will come from a variety of backgrounds – business, industry, education, trades, labor
Paid Sick Leave: Your Input Needed
Provide Input on Oregon’s Statewide Paid Sick Leave Administrative Rules The Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI”) is now accepting comments from the public on the administrative rules for the
Construction and Oregon’s Economy
Construction Accounts for $8 Billion of Oregon’s Economy in 2014 Report from Associated General Contractors of America shows continued economic growth and rising wages in construction Oregon’s construction industry accounted
October is Oregon’s Careers in Construction Month
Oregon Joins National Effort to Recognize Construction Careers Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently declared October 2015 Careers in Construction Month (Careers in Construction Month 2015). The purpose is to increase
Public Hearings on Statewide Mandated Paid Sick Leave Law
In the Board Meeting this morning, the Board received a brief update on the Statewide Mandated Paid Sick Leave Law. Due to the effect this law could have on the